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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,205.52, 243,365.42 and 116,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,205.52, 243,365.42 and 116,045.08 is: 160,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,205.52 : 243,365.42 = 116,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,205.52/243,365.42 = 116,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,205.52x = 243,365.42 × 116,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,205.52x = 28,241,359,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,359,633.13/176,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,275.11

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