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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,255.61, 244,732.52 and 136,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,255.61, 244,732.52 and 136,347.09 is: 188,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,255.61 : 244,732.52 = 136,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,255.61/244,732.52 = 136,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,255.61x = 244,732.52 × 136,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,255.61x = 33,368,565,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368,565,024.97/177,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,251.11

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