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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,926.12, 244,180.38 and 101,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,926.12, 244,180.38 and 101,473 is: 140,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,926.12 : 244,180.38 = 101,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,926.12/244,180.38 = 101,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,926.12x = 244,180.38 × 101,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,926.12x = 24,777,715,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777,715,699.74/176,926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,045.55

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