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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,324.28, 243,349.74 and 109,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,324.28, 243,349.74 and 109,266.36 is: 150,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,324.28 : 243,349.74 = 109,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,324.28/243,349.74 = 109,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,324.28x = 243,349.74 × 109,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,324.28x = 26,589,940,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,940,296.75/176,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,801.35

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