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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,172.56, 243,320.12 and 116,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,172.56, 243,320.12 and 116,012.24 is: 160,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,172.56 : 243,320.12 = 116,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,172.56/243,320.12 = 116,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,172.56x = 243,320.12 × 116,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,172.56x = 28,228,112,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,112,158.27/176,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,229.90

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