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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,910.72, 244,097.28 and 148,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,910.72, 244,097.28 and 148,345.92 is: 204,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,910.72 : 244,097.28 = 148,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,910.72/244,097.28 = 148,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,910.72x = 244,097.28 × 148,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,910.72x = 36,210,835,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,835,571.10/176,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,684.24

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