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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,926.30, 244,208.47 and 116,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,926.30, 244,208.47 and 116,541.02 is: 160,859.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,926.30 : 244,208.47 = 116,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,926.30/244,208.47 = 116,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,926.30x = 244,208.47 × 116,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,926.30x = 28,460,304,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460,304,186.44/176,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,859.66

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