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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,174.56, 243,322.88 and 116,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,174.56, 243,322.88 and 116,014.24 is: 160,232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,174.56 : 243,322.88 = 116,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,174.56/243,322.88 = 116,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,174.56x = 243,322.88 × 116,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,174.56x = 28,228,918,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,918,997.81/176,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,232.66

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