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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,178.06, 243,327.71 and 116,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,178.06, 243,327.71 and 116,017.74 is: 160,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,178.06 : 243,327.71 = 116,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,178.06/243,327.71 = 116,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,178.06x = 243,327.71 × 116,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,178.06x = 28,230,330,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,330,993.58/176,178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,237.49

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