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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,726.32, 243,972.68 and 136,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,726.32, 243,972.68 and 136,349.36 is: 188,231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,726.32 : 243,972.68 = 136,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,726.32/243,972.68 = 136,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,726.32x = 243,972.68 × 136,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,726.32x = 33,265,518,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,265,518,775.48/176,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,231.83

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