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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,643.99, 243,688.30 and 104,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,643.99, 243,688.30 and 104,983.29 is: 144,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,643.99 : 243,688.30 = 104,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,643.99/243,688.30 = 104,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,643.99x = 243,688.30 × 104,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,643.99x = 25,583,199,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,199,206.05/176,643.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,829.15

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