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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,201.50, 243,359.91 and 116,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,201.50, 243,359.91 and 116,041.06 is: 160,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,201.50 : 243,359.91 = 116,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,201.50/243,359.91 = 116,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,201.50x = 243,359.91 × 116,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,201.50x = 28,239,741,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239,741,917.90/176,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,269.59

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