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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,806.16, 243,972.51 and 104,204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,806.16, 243,972.51 and 104,204.33 is: 143,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,806.16 : 243,972.51 = 104,204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,806.16/243,972.51 = 104,204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,806.16x = 243,972.51 × 104,204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,806.16x = 25,422,990,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422,990,723.11/176,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,790.19

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