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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,478.62, 243,417.30 and 116,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,478.62, 243,417.30 and 116,029.94 is: 160,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,478.62 : 243,417.30 = 116,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,478.62/243,417.30 = 116,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,478.62x = 243,417.30 × 116,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,478.62x = 28,243,694,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,694,713.96/176,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,040.32

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