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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,299.71, 243,233.51 and 112,674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,299.71, 243,233.51 and 112,674.21 is: 155,452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,299.71 : 243,233.51 = 112,674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,299.71/243,233.51 = 112,674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,299.71x = 243,233.51 × 112,674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,299.71x = 27,406,142,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,142,368.61/176,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,452.00

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