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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,809.17, 244,001.93 and 108,865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,809.17, 244,001.93 and 108,865.34 is: 150,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,809.17 : 244,001.93 = 108,865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,809.17/244,001.93 = 108,865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,809.17x = 244,001.93 × 108,865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,809.17x = 26,563,353,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,353,135.78/176,809.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,237.42

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