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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,161.60, 243,304.90 and 116,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,161.60, 243,304.90 and 116,001.16 is: 160,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,161.60 : 243,304.90 = 116,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,161.60/243,304.90 = 116,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,161.60x = 243,304.90 × 116,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,161.60x = 28,223,650,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,650,633.68/176,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,214.55

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