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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,996.70, 242,908.93 and 104,416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,996.70, 242,908.93 and 104,416.19 is: 144,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,996.70 : 242,908.93 = 104,416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,996.70/242,908.93 = 104,416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,996.70x = 242,908.93 × 104,416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,996.70x = 25,363,625,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363,625,682.77/175,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,114.21

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