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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,206.72, 243,054.67 and 104,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,206.72, 243,054.67 and 104,536 is: 144,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,206.72 : 243,054.67 = 104,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,206.72/243,054.67 = 104,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,206.72x = 243,054.67 × 104,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,206.72x = 25,407,962,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407,962,983.12/176,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,194.06

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