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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,926.95, 244,179.36 and 105,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,926.95, 244,179.36 and 105,307.20 is: 145,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,926.95 : 244,179.36 = 105,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,926.95/244,179.36 = 105,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,926.95x = 244,179.36 × 105,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,926.95x = 25,713,844,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,713,844,699.39/176,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,335.94

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