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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,996.45, 242,908.59 and 104,415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,996.45, 242,908.59 and 104,415.94 is: 144,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,996.45 : 242,908.59 = 104,415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,996.45/242,908.59 = 104,415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,996.45x = 242,908.59 × 104,415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,996.45x = 25,363,528,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363,528,866.78/175,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,113.87

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