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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,925.80, 244,207.78 and 116,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,925.80, 244,207.78 and 116,540.52 is: 160,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,925.80 : 244,207.78 = 116,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,925.80/244,207.78 = 116,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,925.80x = 244,207.78 × 116,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,925.80x = 28,460,101,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460,101,669.25/176,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,858.97

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