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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,388.62, 243,451.71 and 104,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,388.62, 243,451.71 and 104,754.80 is: 144,582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,388.62 : 243,451.71 = 104,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,388.62/243,451.71 = 104,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,388.62x = 243,451.71 × 104,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,388.62x = 25,502,735,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502,735,190.71/176,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,582.66

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