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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,669.93, 243,714.17 and 104,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,669.93, 243,714.17 and 104,021.44 is: 143,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,669.93 : 243,714.17 = 104,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,669.93/243,714.17 = 104,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,669.93x = 243,714.17 × 104,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,669.93x = 25,351,498,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351,498,562.57/176,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,496.40

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