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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,913.54, 244,059 and 104,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,913.54, 244,059 and 104,266.86 is: 143,840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,913.54 : 244,059 = 104,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,913.54/244,059 = 104,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,913.54x = 244,059 × 104,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,913.54x = 25,447,265,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447,265,584.74/176,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,840.12

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