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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,553.60, 243,615.78 and 116,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,553.60, 243,615.78 and 116,148.66 is: 160,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,553.60 : 243,615.78 = 116,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,553.60/243,615.78 = 116,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,553.60x = 243,615.78 × 116,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,553.60x = 28,295,646,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295,646,401.85/176,553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,266.61

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