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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,197.61, 243,027.10 and 161,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,197.61, 243,027.10 and 161,708.46 is: 223,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,197.61 : 243,027.10 = 161,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,197.61/243,027.10 = 161,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,197.61x = 243,027.10 × 161,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,197.61x = 39,299,537,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299,537,270.72/176,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,042.40

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