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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,415.88, 244,769.72 and 136,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,415.88, 244,769.72 and 136,592.42 is: 188,448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,415.88 : 244,769.72 = 136,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,415.88/244,769.72 = 136,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,415.88x = 244,769.72 × 136,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,415.88x = 33,433,686,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,433,686,490.71/177,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,448.11

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