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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,256.38, 243,143.70 and 112,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,256.38, 243,143.70 and 112,527.20 is: 155,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256.38 : 243,143.70 = 112,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256.38/243,143.70 = 112,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256.38x = 243,143.70 × 112,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256.38x = 27,360,279,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,279,758.64/176,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,230.01

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