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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,708.91, 243,840.09 and 105,075.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,708.91, 243,840.09 and 105,075.09 is: 144,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,708.91 : 243,840.09 = 105,075.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,708.91/243,840.09 = 105,075.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,708.91x = 243,840.09 × 105,075.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,708.91x = 25,621,519,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,621,519,402.36/176,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,992.80

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