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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,009.20, 242,906.50 and 148,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,009.20, 242,906.50 and 148,634.44 is: 205,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,009.20 : 242,906.50 = 148,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,009.20/242,906.50 = 148,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,009.20x = 242,906.50 × 148,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,009.20x = 36,104,271,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,104,271,599.86/176,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,127.18

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