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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,669.64, 243,883.71 and 116,271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,669.64, 243,883.71 and 116,271.99 is: 160,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,669.64 : 243,883.71 = 116,271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,669.64/243,883.71 = 116,271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,669.64x = 243,883.71 × 116,271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,669.64x = 28,356,844,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,844,290.28/176,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,507.74

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