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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,298.08, 243,231.27 and 112,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,298.08, 243,231.27 and 112,672.58 is: 155,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,298.08 : 243,231.27 = 112,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,298.08/243,231.27 = 112,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,298.08x = 243,231.27 × 112,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,298.08x = 27,405,494,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,494,727.58/176,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,449.76

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