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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,151.98, 243,152.78 and 104,531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,151.98, 243,152.78 and 104,531.99 is: 144,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,151.98 : 243,152.78 = 104,531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,151.98/243,152.78 = 104,531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,151.98x = 243,152.78 × 104,531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,151.98x = 25,417,242,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417,242,229.01/176,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,291.55

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