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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,857.02, 244,024.83 and 105,223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,857.02, 244,024.83 and 105,223.05 is: 145,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,857.02 : 244,024.83 = 105,223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,857.02/244,024.83 = 105,223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,857.02x = 244,024.83 × 105,223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,857.02x = 25,677,036,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,036,888.33/176,857.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,185.29

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