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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,808.66, 243,975.96 and 104,206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,808.66, 243,975.96 and 104,206.83 is: 143,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,808.66 : 243,975.96 = 104,206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,808.66/243,975.96 = 104,206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,808.66x = 243,975.96 × 104,206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,808.66x = 25,423,961,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,961,387.81/176,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,793.64

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