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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,898.85, 244,104.38 and 105,267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,898.85, 244,104.38 and 105,267.31 is: 145,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,898.85 : 244,104.38 = 105,267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,898.85/244,104.38 = 105,267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,898.85x = 244,104.38 × 105,267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,898.85x = 25,696,210,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,696,210,915.48/176,898.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,259.34

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