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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.67, 244,047.15 and 144,614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.67, 244,047.15 and 144,614.25 is: 199,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.67 : 244,047.15 = 144,614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.67/244,047.15 = 144,614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.67x = 244,047.15 × 144,614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.67x = 35,292,695,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,292,695,561.89/176,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,394.13

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