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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,138.82, 243,114.80 and 108,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,138.82, 243,114.80 and 108,171.99 is: 149,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,138.82 : 243,114.80 = 108,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,138.82/243,114.80 = 108,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,138.82x = 243,114.80 × 108,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,138.82x = 26,298,211,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298,211,714.45/176,138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,303.89

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