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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,204.52, 243,364.04 and 116,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,204.52, 243,364.04 and 116,044.08 is: 160,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,204.52 : 243,364.04 = 116,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,204.52/243,364.04 = 116,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,204.52x = 243,364.04 × 116,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,204.52x = 28,240,956,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,240,956,126.88/176,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,273.73

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