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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,026.02, 242,852.13 and 115,629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,026.02, 242,852.13 and 115,629.18 is: 159,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,026.02 : 242,852.13 = 115,629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,026.02/242,852.13 = 115,629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,026.02x = 242,852.13 × 115,629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,026.02x = 28,080,792,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080,792,653.15/176,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,526.37

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