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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,194.88, 244,572.48 and 136,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,194.88, 244,572.48 and 136,847.16 is: 188,882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,194.88 : 244,572.48 = 136,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,194.88/244,572.48 = 136,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,194.88x = 244,572.48 × 136,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,194.88x = 33,469,049,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,049,302.16/177,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,882.71

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