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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,473.62, 243,410.43 and 116,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,473.62, 243,410.43 and 116,024.94 is: 160,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,473.62 : 243,410.43 = 116,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,473.62/243,410.43 = 116,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,473.62x = 243,410.43 × 116,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,473.62x = 28,241,680,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,680,536.12/176,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,033.44

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