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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,380.02, 243,397.50 and 104,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,380.02, 243,397.50 and 104,758.20 is: 144,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,380.02 : 243,397.50 = 104,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,380.02/243,397.50 = 104,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,380.02x = 243,397.50 × 104,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,380.02x = 25,497,883,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497,883,984.50/176,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,562.20

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