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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,986.89, 244,030.20 and 144,601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,986.89, 244,030.20 and 144,601.98 is: 199,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,986.89 : 244,030.20 = 144,601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,986.89/244,030.20 = 144,601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,986.89x = 244,030.20 × 144,601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,986.89x = 35,287,250,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,250,099.80/176,986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,377.76

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