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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,979.16, 244,229.34 and 101,539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,979.16, 244,229.34 and 101,539.48 is: 140,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,979.16 : 244,229.34 = 101,539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,979.16/244,229.34 = 101,539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,979.16x = 244,229.34 × 101,539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,979.16x = 24,798,920,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,798,920,184.34/176,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,123.39

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