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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,263.97, 243,282.65 and 108,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,263.97, 243,282.65 and 108,316.58 is: 149,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,263.97 : 243,282.65 = 108,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,263.97/243,282.65 = 108,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,263.97x = 243,282.65 × 108,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,263.97x = 26,351,542,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351,542,863.34/176,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,500.45

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