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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,569.57, 243,766.43 and 116,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,569.57, 243,766.43 and 116,315.29 is: 160,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,569.57 : 243,766.43 = 116,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,569.57/243,766.43 = 116,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,569.57x = 243,766.43 × 116,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,569.57x = 28,353,762,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,353,762,997.71/176,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,581.25

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