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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,423.04, 264,427.20 and 136,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,423.04, 264,427.20 and 136,609.92 is: 204,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.04 : 264,427.20 = 136,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.04/264,427.20 = 136,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.04x = 264,427.20 × 136,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.04x = 36,123,378,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,378,637.82/176,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,754.31

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