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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,082.54, 242,955.90 and 104,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,082.54, 242,955.90 and 104,486.24 is: 144,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,082.54 : 242,955.90 = 104,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,082.54/242,955.90 = 104,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,082.54x = 242,955.90 × 104,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,082.54x = 25,385,547,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,385,547,262.04/176,082.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,168.45

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