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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,200.50, 243,358.52 and 116,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,200.50, 243,358.52 and 116,040.04 is: 160,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,200.50 : 243,358.52 = 116,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,200.50/243,358.52 = 116,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,200.50x = 243,358.52 × 116,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,200.50x = 28,239,332,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239,332,395.14/176,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,268.17

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