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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,928.80, 244,211.92 and 116,543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,928.80, 244,211.92 and 116,543.52 is: 160,863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,928.80 : 244,211.92 = 116,543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,928.80/244,211.92 = 116,543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,928.80x = 244,211.92 × 116,543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,928.80x = 28,461,316,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,316,782.76/176,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,863.11

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