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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,632.36, 243,586.66 and 136,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,632.36, 243,586.66 and 136,281.96 is: 187,941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,632.36 : 243,586.66 = 136,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,632.36/243,586.66 = 136,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,632.36x = 243,586.66 × 136,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,632.36x = 33,196,467,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,196,467,454.65/176,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,941.03

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