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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,055.55, 242,959.98 and 108,038.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,055.55, 242,959.98 and 108,038.48 is: 149,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,055.55 : 242,959.98 = 108,038.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,055.55/242,959.98 = 108,038.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,055.55x = 242,959.98 × 108,038.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,055.55x = 26,249,027,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,249,027,876.49/176,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,095.15

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