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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,755.28, 243,879.75 and 104,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,755.28, 243,879.75 and 104,161.14 is: 143,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,755.28 : 243,879.75 = 104,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,755.28/243,879.75 = 104,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,755.28x = 243,879.75 × 104,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,755.28x = 25,402,791,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402,791,563.52/176,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,717.30

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