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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,944.88, 244,194.18 and 133,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,944.88, 244,194.18 and 133,259.24 is: 183,905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,944.88 : 244,194.18 = 133,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,944.88/244,194.18 = 133,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,944.88x = 244,194.18 × 133,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,944.88x = 32,541,130,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,130,839.22/176,944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,905.47

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