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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,288.76, 243,254 and 103,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,288.76, 243,254 and 103,694.92 is: 143,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,288.76 : 243,254 = 103,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,288.76/243,254 = 103,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,288.76x = 243,254 × 103,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,288.76x = 25,224,204,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,204,069.68/176,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,084.59

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