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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,178.56, 243,328.40 and 116,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,178.56, 243,328.40 and 116,018.24 is: 160,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,178.56 : 243,328.40 = 116,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,178.56/243,328.40 = 116,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,178.56x = 243,328.40 × 116,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,178.56x = 28,230,532,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,532,710.02/176,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,238.19

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