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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,298.54, 243,125.19 and 115,762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,298.54, 243,125.19 and 115,762.38 is: 159,642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,298.54 : 243,125.19 = 115,762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,298.54/243,125.19 = 115,762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,298.54x = 243,125.19 × 115,762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,298.54x = 28,144,750,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,750,632.35/176,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,642.56

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