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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,377.24, 243,393.69 and 104,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,377.24, 243,393.69 and 104,755.42 is: 144,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,377.24 : 243,393.69 = 104,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,377.24/243,393.69 = 104,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,377.24x = 243,393.69 × 104,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,377.24x = 25,496,808,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496,808,221.30/176,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,558.38

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