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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,170.56, 243,317.36 and 116,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,170.56, 243,317.36 and 116,010.24 is: 160,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,170.56 : 243,317.36 = 116,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,170.56/243,317.36 = 116,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,170.56x = 243,317.36 × 116,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,170.56x = 28,227,305,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227,305,329.77/176,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,227.14

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