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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,203.52, 243,362.64 and 116,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,203.52, 243,362.64 and 116,043.04 is: 160,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,203.52 : 243,362.64 = 116,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,203.52/243,362.64 = 116,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,203.52x = 243,362.64 × 116,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,203.52x = 28,240,540,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,240,540,568.03/176,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,272.28

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