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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,177.56, 243,327.02 and 116,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,177.56, 243,327.02 and 116,017.24 is: 160,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,177.56 : 243,327.02 = 116,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,177.56/243,327.02 = 116,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,177.56x = 243,327.02 × 116,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,177.56x = 28,230,129,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,129,277.82/176,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,236.80

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