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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,996.73, 242,908.98 and 104,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,996.73, 242,908.98 and 104,416.22 is: 144,114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,996.73 : 242,908.98 = 104,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,996.73/242,908.98 = 104,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,996.73x = 242,908.98 × 104,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,996.73x = 25,363,637,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363,637,711.37/175,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,114.25

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