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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,940.59, 244,185.03 and 101,503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,940.59, 244,185.03 and 101,503.67 is: 140,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,940.59 : 244,185.03 = 101,503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,940.59/244,185.03 = 101,503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,940.59x = 244,185.03 × 101,503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,940.59x = 24,785,675,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785,675,483.14/176,940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,079.09

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