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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,610.02, 243,812.10 and 136,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,610.02, 243,812.10 and 136,233.14 is: 188,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,610.02 : 243,812.10 = 136,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,610.02/243,812.10 = 136,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,610.02x = 243,812.10 × 136,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,610.02x = 33,215,287,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215,287,952.99/176,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,071.37

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