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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,909.22, 244,095.21 and 148,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,909.22, 244,095.21 and 148,344.42 is: 204,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,909.22 : 244,095.21 = 148,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,909.22/244,095.21 = 148,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,909.22x = 244,095.21 × 148,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,909.22x = 36,210,162,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,162,352.23/176,909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,682.17

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