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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,212.61, 244,481.09 and 108,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,212.61, 244,481.09 and 108,266.22 is: 149,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,212.61 : 244,481.09 = 108,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,212.61/244,481.09 = 108,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,212.61x = 244,481.09 × 108,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,212.61x = 26,469,042,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,042,934.45/177,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,363.20

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