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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,689.34, 243,921.59 and 136,312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,689.34, 243,921.59 and 136,312.46 is: 188,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,689.34 : 243,921.59 = 136,312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,689.34/243,921.59 = 136,312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,689.34x = 243,921.59 × 136,312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,689.34x = 33,249,552,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249,552,382.44/176,689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,180.86

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