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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,812.74, 244,006.85 and 108,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,812.74, 244,006.85 and 108,868.92 is: 150,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,812.74 : 244,006.85 = 108,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,812.74/244,006.85 = 108,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,812.74x = 244,006.85 × 108,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,812.74x = 26,564,761,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564,761,687.76/176,812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,242.35

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