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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,912.70, 244,139.67 and 101,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,912.70, 244,139.67 and 101,463.90 is: 140,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,912.70 : 244,139.67 = 101,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,912.70/244,139.67 = 101,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,912.70x = 244,139.67 × 101,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,912.70x = 24,771,363,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771,363,062.91/176,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,020.26

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