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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,913.72, 244,101.42 and 148,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,913.72, 244,101.42 and 148,348.92 is: 204,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,913.72 : 244,101.42 = 148,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,913.72/244,101.42 = 148,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,913.72x = 244,101.42 × 148,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,913.72x = 36,212,182,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212,182,027.47/176,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,688.38

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