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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,844.96, 244,005.96 and 148,280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,844.96, 244,005.96 and 148,280.04 is: 204,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,844.96 : 244,005.96 = 148,280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,844.96/244,005.96 = 148,280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,844.96x = 244,005.96 × 148,280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,844.96x = 36,181,213,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181,213,509.04/176,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,592.85

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