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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,309.99, 244,778.09 and 136,933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,309.99, 244,778.09 and 136,933.11 is: 189,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,309.99 : 244,778.09 = 136,933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,309.99/244,778.09 = 136,933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,309.99x = 244,778.09 × 136,933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,309.99x = 33,518,224,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518,224,438.89/177,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,037.43

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