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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,437.04, 243,037.91 and 142,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,437.04, 243,037.91 and 142,350.14 is: 196,084.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,437.04 : 243,037.91 = 142,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,437.04/243,037.91 = 142,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,437.04x = 243,037.91 × 142,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,437.04x = 34,596,481,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,481,477.28/176,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,084.00

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