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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,195.88, 244,573.86 and 136,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,195.88, 244,573.86 and 136,848.16 is: 188,884.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,195.88 : 244,573.86 = 136,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,195.88/244,573.86 = 136,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,195.88x = 244,573.86 × 136,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,195.88x = 33,469,482,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,482,725.10/177,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,884.09

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