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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,188.77, 243,257.58 and 104,591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,188.77, 243,257.58 and 104,591.79 is: 144,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,188.77 : 243,257.58 = 104,591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,188.77/243,257.58 = 104,591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,188.77x = 243,257.58 × 104,591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,188.77x = 25,442,745,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,745,723.27/176,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,406.17

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