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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,821.42, 244,018.82 and 108,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,821.42, 244,018.82 and 108,877.58 is: 150,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,821.42 : 244,018.82 = 108,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,821.42/244,018.82 = 108,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,821.42x = 244,018.82 × 108,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,821.42x = 26,568,178,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,178,596.06/176,821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,254.30

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