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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,374.26, 243,255.66 and 116,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,374.26, 243,255.66 and 116,006.88 is: 159,996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,374.26 : 243,255.66 = 116,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,374.26/243,255.66 = 116,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,374.26x = 243,255.66 × 116,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,374.26x = 28,219,330,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,330,158.94/176,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,996.87

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