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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,389.80, 243,410.94 and 104,767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,389.80, 243,410.94 and 104,767.92 is: 144,575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,389.80 : 243,410.94 = 104,767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,389.80/243,410.94 = 104,767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,389.80x = 243,410.94 × 104,767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,389.80x = 25,501,657,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501,657,889.04/176,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,575.58

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