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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,031.08, 242,844.18 and 104,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,031.08, 242,844.18 and 104,414.12 is: 144,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,031.08 : 242,844.18 = 104,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,031.08/242,844.18 = 104,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,031.08x = 242,844.18 × 104,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,031.08x = 25,356,361,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,361,351.82/176,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,044.80

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