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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,197.02, 243,053.91 and 115,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,197.02, 243,053.91 and 115,777.50 is: 159,708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,197.02 : 243,053.91 = 115,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,197.02/243,053.91 = 115,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,197.02x = 243,053.91 × 115,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,197.02x = 28,140,174,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140,174,065.03/176,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,708.57

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