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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,838.08, 244,009.14 and 101,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,838.08, 244,009.14 and 101,372 is: 139,877.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,838.08 : 244,009.14 = 101,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,838.08/244,009.14 = 101,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,838.08x = 244,009.14 × 101,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,838.08x = 24,735,694,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,694,540.08/176,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,877.65

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