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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,868.36, 244,104.52 and 104,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,868.36, 244,104.52 and 104,284.56 is: 143,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,868.36 : 244,104.52 = 104,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,868.36/244,104.52 = 104,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,868.36x = 244,104.52 × 104,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,868.36x = 25,456,332,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456,332,462.21/176,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,928.13

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