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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,705.91, 243,835.95 and 105,072.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,705.91, 243,835.95 and 105,072.09 is: 144,988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,705.91 : 243,835.95 = 105,072.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,705.91/243,835.95 = 105,072.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,705.91x = 243,835.95 × 105,072.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,705.91x = 25,620,352,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,620,352,883.64/176,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,988.66

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