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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,377.32, 243,259.86 and 116,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,377.32, 243,259.86 and 116,009.88 is: 160,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,377.32 : 243,259.86 = 116,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,377.32/243,259.86 = 116,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,377.32x = 243,259.86 × 116,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,377.32x = 28,220,547,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,547,167.42/176,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,001.00

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