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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,045.62, 242,936.40 and 104,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,045.62, 242,936.40 and 104,382.76 is: 144,044.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,045.62 : 242,936.40 = 104,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,045.62/242,936.40 = 104,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,045.62x = 242,936.40 × 104,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,045.62x = 25,358,371,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358,371,936.46/176,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,044.32

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