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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,624.82, 243,618.71 and 116,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,624.82, 243,618.71 and 116,176.14 is: 160,241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,624.82 : 243,618.71 = 116,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,624.82/243,618.71 = 116,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,624.82x = 243,618.71 × 116,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,624.82x = 28,302,680,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,680,778.70/176,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,241.81

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