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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,263.56, 244,714 and 136,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,263.56, 244,714 and 136,886.68 is: 188,973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,263.56 : 244,714 = 136,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,263.56/244,714 = 136,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,263.56x = 244,714 × 136,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,263.56x = 33,498,087,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,498,087,009.52/177,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,973.34

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