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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,310.02, 243,307.83 and 100,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,310.02, 243,307.83 and 100,858.52 is: 139,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,310.02 : 243,307.83 = 100,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,310.02/243,307.83 = 100,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,310.02x = 243,307.83 × 100,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,310.02x = 24,539,668,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,539,668,246.48/176,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,184.76

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