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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,968.38, 244,260.48 and 109,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,968.38, 244,260.48 and 109,043.58 is: 150,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968.38 : 244,260.48 = 109,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968.38/244,260.48 = 109,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968.38x = 244,260.48 × 109,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968.38x = 26,635,037,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635,037,191.72/176,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,507.32

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