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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,666.16, 243,807.84 and 101,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,666.16, 243,807.84 and 101,214.84 is: 139,681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,666.16 : 243,807.84 = 101,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,666.16/243,807.84 = 101,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,666.16x = 243,807.84 × 101,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,666.16x = 24,676,971,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,676,971,516.35/176,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,681.37

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