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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,972.76, 244,222.74 and 105,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,972.76, 244,222.74 and 105,355.26 is: 145,390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,972.76 : 244,222.74 = 105,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,972.76/244,222.74 = 105,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,972.76x = 244,222.74 × 105,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,972.76x = 25,730,150,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730,150,270.61/176,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,390.46

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