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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,159.52, 243,009.72 and 111,519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,159.52, 243,009.72 and 111,519.12 is: 153,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,159.52 : 243,009.72 = 111,519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,159.52/243,009.72 = 111,519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,159.52x = 243,009.72 × 111,519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,159.52x = 27,100,230,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,230,125.85/176,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,839.15

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