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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,726.32, 243,801.96 and 105,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,726.32, 243,801.96 and 105,065.68 is: 144,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,726.32 : 243,801.96 = 105,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,726.32/243,801.96 = 105,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,726.32x = 243,801.96 × 105,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,726.32x = 25,615,218,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615,218,712.73/176,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,942.86

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