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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,672.64, 243,887.85 and 116,274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,672.64, 243,887.85 and 116,274.99 is: 160,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,672.64 : 243,887.85 = 116,274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,672.64/243,887.85 = 116,274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,672.64x = 243,887.85 × 116,274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,672.64x = 28,358,057,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358,057,319.87/176,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,511.88

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