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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,625.36, 243,619.50 and 116,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,625.36, 243,619.50 and 116,176.68 is: 160,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,625.36 : 243,619.50 = 116,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,625.36/243,619.50 = 116,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,625.36x = 243,619.50 × 116,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,625.36x = 28,302,904,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,904,475.43/176,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,242.59

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