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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,143.76, 244,611.02 and 151,900.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,143.76, 244,611.02 and 151,900.31 is: 209,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,143.76 : 244,611.02 = 151,900.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,143.76/244,611.02 = 151,900.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,143.76x = 244,611.02 × 151,900.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,143.76x = 37,156,490,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156,490,758.69/177,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,753.31

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