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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,298.72, 246,976.56 and 136,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,298.72, 246,976.56 and 136,783.44 is: 188,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,298.72 : 246,976.56 = 136,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,298.72/246,976.56 = 136,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,298.72x = 246,976.56 × 136,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,298.72x = 33,782,303,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782,303,476.17/179,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,413.52

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