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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,014.22, 242,835.97 and 115,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,014.22, 242,835.97 and 115,617.38 is: 159,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,014.22 : 242,835.97 = 115,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,014.22/242,835.97 = 115,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,014.22x = 242,835.97 × 115,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,014.22x = 28,076,057,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076,057,117.94/176,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,510.17

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