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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,072.73, 242,983.68 and 108,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,072.73, 242,983.68 and 108,055.67 is: 149,118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,072.73 : 242,983.68 = 108,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,072.73/242,983.68 = 108,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,072.73x = 242,983.68 × 108,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,072.73x = 26,255,764,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255,764,341.47/176,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,118.86

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