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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,475.12, 243,412.50 and 116,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,475.12, 243,412.50 and 116,026.44 is: 160,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,475.12 : 243,412.50 = 116,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,475.12/243,412.50 = 116,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,475.12x = 243,412.50 × 116,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,475.12x = 28,242,285,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242,285,826.50/176,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,035.51

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