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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,694.76, 244,051.14 and 128,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,694.76, 244,051.14 and 128,872.36 is: 177,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,694.76 : 244,051.14 = 128,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,694.76/244,051.14 = 128,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,694.76x = 244,051.14 × 128,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,694.76x = 31,451,446,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451,446,372.49/176,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,998.75

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