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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,190.07, 243,021.85 and 112,499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,190.07, 243,021.85 and 112,499.17 is: 155,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,190.07 : 243,021.85 = 112,499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,190.07/243,021.85 = 112,499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,190.07x = 243,021.85 × 112,499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,190.07x = 27,339,756,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339,756,416.86/176,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,171.95

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