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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,375.26, 243,257.04 and 116,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,375.26, 243,257.04 and 116,007.88 is: 159,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,375.26 : 243,257.04 = 116,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,375.26/243,257.04 = 116,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,375.26x = 243,257.04 × 116,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,375.26x = 28,219,733,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,733,505.48/176,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,998.25

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