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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,991.13, 244,249.43 and 100,511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,991.13, 244,249.43 and 100,511.81 is: 138,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,991.13 : 244,249.43 = 100,511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,991.13/244,249.43 = 100,511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,991.13x = 244,249.43 × 100,511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,991.13x = 24,549,951,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549,951,492.90/176,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,707.25

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