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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,925.12, 244,179 and 101,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,925.12, 244,179 and 101,472 is: 140,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,925.12 : 244,179 = 101,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,925.12/244,179 = 101,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,925.12x = 244,179 × 101,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,925.12x = 24,777,331,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777,331,488/176,925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,044.17

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