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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,873.16, 243,777.42 and 154,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,873.16, 243,777.42 and 154,070.04 is: 212,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,873.16 : 243,777.42 = 154,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,873.16/243,777.42 = 154,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,873.16x = 243,777.42 × 154,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,873.16x = 37,558,796,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,558,796,850.50/176,873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,348.76

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