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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,778.32, 244,044.36 and 136,401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,778.32, 244,044.36 and 136,401.36 is: 188,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,778.32 : 244,044.36 = 136,401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,778.32/244,044.36 = 136,401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,778.32x = 244,044.36 × 136,401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,778.32x = 33,287,982,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,287,982,604.33/176,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,303.54

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