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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,873.52, 244,179.60 and 142,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,873.52, 244,179.60 and 142,039.48 is: 196,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,873.52 : 244,179.60 = 142,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,873.52/244,179.60 = 142,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,873.52x = 244,179.60 × 142,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,873.52x = 34,683,143,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,683,143,410.61/176,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,090.08

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