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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,861.84, 244,090.50 and 104,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,861.84, 244,090.50 and 104,281.16 is: 143,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,861.84 : 244,090.50 = 104,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,861.84/244,090.50 = 104,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,861.84x = 244,090.50 × 104,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,861.84x = 25,454,040,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,040,484.98/176,861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,920.48

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