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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,078.66, 243,009.33 and 104,461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,078.66, 243,009.33 and 104,461.70 is: 144,169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,078.66 : 243,009.33 = 104,461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,078.66/243,009.33 = 104,461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,078.66x = 243,009.33 × 104,461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,078.66x = 25,385,167,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,385,167,727.66/176,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,169.47

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