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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,558.82, 243,751.59 and 116,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,558.82, 243,751.59 and 116,304.54 is: 160,566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,558.82 : 243,751.59 = 116,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,558.82/243,751.59 = 116,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,558.82x = 243,751.59 × 116,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,558.82x = 28,349,416,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,416,549.22/176,558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,566.41

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