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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,286.76, 243,251.23 and 103,692.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,286.76, 243,251.23 and 103,692.94 is: 143,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,286.76 : 243,251.23 = 103,692.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,286.76/243,251.23 = 103,692.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,286.76x = 243,251.23 × 103,692.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,286.76x = 25,223,435,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223,435,197.32/176,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,081.85

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