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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,723.32, 243,797.82 and 105,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,723.32, 243,797.82 and 105,062.68 is: 144,938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,723.32 : 243,797.82 = 105,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,723.32/243,797.82 = 105,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,723.32x = 243,797.82 × 105,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,723.32x = 25,614,052,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614,052,347.36/176,723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,938.72

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