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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,729.82, 243,806.79 and 105,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,729.82, 243,806.79 and 105,069.18 is: 144,947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,729.82 : 243,806.79 = 105,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,729.82/243,806.79 = 105,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,729.82x = 243,806.79 × 105,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,729.82x = 25,616,579,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616,579,503.73/176,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,947.69

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