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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,197.50, 243,354.38 and 116,037.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,197.50, 243,354.38 and 116,037.05 is: 160,264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,197.50 : 243,354.38 = 116,037.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,197.50/243,354.38 = 116,037.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,197.50x = 243,354.38 × 116,037.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,197.50x = 28,238,122,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,122,562.82/176,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,264.04

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