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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,889.72, 246,776.83 and 136,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,889.72, 246,776.83 and 136,374.44 is: 188,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,889.72 : 246,776.83 = 136,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,889.72/246,776.83 = 136,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,889.72x = 246,776.83 × 136,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,889.72x = 33,654,050,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654,050,421.41/178,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,127.36

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