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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,175.56, 243,324.26 and 116,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,175.56, 243,324.26 and 116,015.24 is: 160,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,175.56 : 243,324.26 = 116,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,175.56/243,324.26 = 116,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,175.56x = 243,324.26 × 116,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,175.56x = 28,229,322,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229,322,421.72/176,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,234.04

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