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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,007.84, 242,872.83 and 108,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,007.84, 242,872.83 and 108,027.66 is: 149,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,007.84 : 242,872.83 = 108,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,007.84/242,872.83 = 108,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,007.84x = 242,872.83 × 108,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,007.84x = 26,236,983,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,236,983,502.48/176,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,067.13

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