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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,819.42, 244,016.06 and 108,875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,819.42, 244,016.06 and 108,875.58 is: 150,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,819.42 : 244,016.06 = 108,875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,819.42/244,016.06 = 108,875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,819.42x = 244,016.06 × 108,875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,819.42x = 26,567,389,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,389,517.44/176,819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,251.54

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