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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,149.58, 243,288.34 and 115,989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,149.58, 243,288.34 and 115,989.18 is: 160,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,149.58 : 243,288.34 = 115,989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,149.58/243,288.34 = 115,989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,149.58x = 243,288.34 × 115,989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,149.58x = 28,218,815,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218,815,060.16/176,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,198.03

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