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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,323.92, 246,208.20 and 136,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,323.92, 246,208.20 and 136,099.28 is: 187,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,323.92 : 246,208.20 = 136,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,323.92/246,208.20 = 136,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,323.92x = 246,208.20 × 136,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,323.92x = 33,508,758,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,508,758,750.10/178,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,909.50

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