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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,727.08, 242,493.78 and 104,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,727.08, 242,493.78 and 104,113.72 is: 143,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,727.08 : 242,493.78 = 104,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,727.08/242,493.78 = 104,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,727.08x = 242,493.78 × 104,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,727.08x = 25,246,929,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,929,512.66/175,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,671.25

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