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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,373.26, 243,254.28 and 116,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,373.26, 243,254.28 and 116,005.88 is: 159,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,373.26 : 243,254.28 = 116,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,373.26/243,254.28 = 116,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,373.26x = 243,254.28 × 116,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,373.26x = 28,218,926,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218,926,815.17/176,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,995.49

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