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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,480.37, 243,419.76 and 116,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,480.37, 243,419.76 and 116,031.69 is: 160,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,480.37 : 243,419.76 = 116,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,480.37/243,419.76 = 116,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,480.37x = 243,419.76 × 116,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,480.37x = 28,244,406,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244,406,132.19/176,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,042.76

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