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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,299.83, 243,233.69 and 112,674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,299.83, 243,233.69 and 112,674.33 is: 155,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,299.83 : 243,233.69 = 112,674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,299.83/243,233.69 = 112,674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,299.83x = 243,233.69 × 112,674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,299.83x = 27,406,192,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,192,490.81/176,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,452.18

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