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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,150.85, 243,151.22 and 104,530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,150.85, 243,151.22 and 104,530.87 is: 144,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,150.85 : 243,151.22 = 104,530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,150.85/243,151.22 = 104,530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,150.85x = 243,151.22 × 104,530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,150.85x = 25,416,808,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416,808,545.44/176,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,290.01

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