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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,467.86, 243,626.97 and 116,213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,467.86, 243,626.97 and 116,213.46 is: 160,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,467.86 : 243,626.97 = 116,213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,467.86/243,626.97 = 116,213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,467.86x = 243,626.97 × 116,213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,467.86x = 28,312,733,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,312,733,133.02/176,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,441.30

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