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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,042.93, 242,932.69 and 104,380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,042.93, 242,932.69 and 104,380.07 is: 144,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,042.93 : 242,932.69 = 104,380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,042.93/242,932.69 = 104,380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,042.93x = 242,932.69 × 104,380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,042.93x = 25,357,331,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,331,533.87/176,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,040.61

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