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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,608.02, 243,809.34 and 136,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,608.02, 243,809.34 and 136,231.14 is: 188,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,608.02 : 243,809.34 = 136,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,608.02/243,809.34 = 136,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,608.02x = 243,809.34 × 136,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,608.02x = 33,214,424,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,424,330.85/176,608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,068.61

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