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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.64, 244,279.17 and 109,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.64, 244,279.17 and 109,003.20 is: 150,436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.64 : 244,279.17 = 109,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.64/244,279.17 = 109,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.64x = 244,279.17 × 109,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.64x = 26,627,211,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,211,223.34/176,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,436.53

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