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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,300.13, 243,259.97 and 104,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,300.13, 243,259.97 and 104,702.61 is: 144,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,300.13 : 243,259.97 = 104,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,300.13/243,259.97 = 104,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,300.13x = 243,259.97 × 104,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,300.13x = 25,469,953,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469,953,244.01/176,300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,469.28

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