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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,257.86, 244,735.62 and 136,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,257.86, 244,735.62 and 136,349.34 is: 188,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,257.86 : 244,735.62 = 136,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,257.86/244,735.62 = 136,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,257.86x = 244,735.62 × 136,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,257.86x = 33,369,540,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369,540,261.49/177,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,254.22

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