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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,338.71, 244,657.13 and 109,237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,338.71, 244,657.13 and 109,237.59 is: 150,704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,338.71 : 244,657.13 = 109,237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,338.71/244,657.13 = 109,237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,338.71x = 244,657.13 × 109,237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,338.71x = 26,725,754,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725,754,711.33/177,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,704.57

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