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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,962.73, 244,252.76 and 109,037.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,962.73, 244,252.76 and 109,037.97 is: 150,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,962.73 : 244,252.76 = 109,037.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,962.73/244,252.76 = 109,037.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,962.73x = 244,252.76 × 109,037.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,962.73x = 26,632,824,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632,824,572.11/176,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,499.63

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