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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,242.56, 243,218.86 and 104,622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,242.56, 243,218.86 and 104,622.86 is: 144,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,242.56 : 243,218.86 = 104,622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,242.56/243,218.86 = 104,622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,242.56x = 243,218.86 × 104,622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,242.56x = 25,446,252,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,252,739.14/176,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,382.00

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