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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,160.60, 243,303.52 and 116,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,160.60, 243,303.52 and 116,000.16 is: 160,213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,160.60 : 243,303.52 = 116,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,160.60/243,303.52 = 116,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,160.60x = 243,303.52 × 116,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,160.60x = 28,223,247,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,247,248.56/176,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,213.16

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