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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,302.83, 243,237.81 and 112,677.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,302.83, 243,237.81 and 112,677.33 is: 155,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,302.83 : 243,237.81 = 112,677.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,302.83/243,237.81 = 112,677.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,302.83x = 243,237.81 × 112,677.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,302.83x = 27,407,386,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407,386,985.85/176,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,456.31

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