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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,680.89, 243,899.24 and 116,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,680.89, 243,899.24 and 116,283.24 is: 160,523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,680.89 : 243,899.24 = 116,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,680.89/243,899.24 = 116,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,680.89x = 243,899.24 × 116,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,680.89x = 28,361,393,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,393,279.32/176,680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,523.26

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