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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,860.02, 244,028.97 and 105,226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,860.02, 244,028.97 and 105,226.05 is: 145,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,860.02 : 244,028.97 = 105,226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,860.02/244,028.97 = 105,226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,860.02x = 244,028.97 × 105,226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,860.02x = 25,678,204,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,678,204,598.67/176,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,189.42

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