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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,635.76, 243,751.97 and 100,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,635.76, 243,751.97 and 100,161.83 is: 138,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,635.76 : 243,751.97 = 100,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,635.76/243,751.97 = 100,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,635.76x = 243,751.97 × 100,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,635.76x = 24,414,644,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,644,241.09/176,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,220.28

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