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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,657.13, 243,706.41 and 104,996.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,657.13, 243,706.41 and 104,996.43 is: 144,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,657.13 : 243,706.41 = 104,996.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,657.13/243,706.41 = 104,996.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,657.13x = 243,706.41 × 104,996.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,657.13x = 25,588,303,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,303,018.12/176,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,847.27

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