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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,977.47, 244,221.02 and 103,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,977.47, 244,221.02 and 103,396.72 is: 142,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,977.47 : 244,221.02 = 103,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,977.47/244,221.02 = 103,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,977.47x = 244,221.02 × 103,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,977.47x = 25,251,652,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251,652,423.05/176,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,682.86

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