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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,330.88, 243,302.40 and 112,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,330.88, 243,302.40 and 112,619.52 is: 155,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,330.88 : 243,302.40 = 112,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,330.88/243,302.40 = 112,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,330.88x = 243,302.40 × 112,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,330.88x = 27,400,599,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400,599,502.85/176,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,393.09

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