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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,020.02, 242,843.85 and 115,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,020.02, 242,843.85 and 115,623.18 is: 159,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,020.02 : 242,843.85 = 115,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,020.02/242,843.85 = 115,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,020.02x = 242,843.85 × 115,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,020.02x = 28,078,378,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,378,180.44/176,020.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,518.09

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