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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,423.79, 264,428.33 and 136,610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,423.79, 264,428.33 and 136,610.67 is: 204,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.79 : 264,428.33 = 136,610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.79/264,428.33 = 136,610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.79x = 264,428.33 × 136,610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.79x = 36,123,730,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,730,645.23/176,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,755.44

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