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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,976.88, 242,739.36 and 108,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,976.88, 242,739.36 and 108,004.92 is: 148,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,976.88 : 242,739.36 = 108,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,976.88/242,739.36 = 108,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,976.88x = 242,739.36 × 108,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,976.88x = 26,217,045,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217,045,157.65/175,976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,980.05

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