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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,189.77, 243,258.96 and 104,592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,189.77, 243,258.96 and 104,592.79 is: 144,407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,189.77 : 243,258.96 = 104,592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,189.77/243,258.96 = 104,592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,189.77x = 243,258.96 × 104,592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,189.77x = 25,443,133,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443,133,318.90/176,189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,407.55

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