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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,547.92, 243,407.45 and 114,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,547.92, 243,407.45 and 114,347.74 is: 157,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,547.92 : 243,407.45 = 114,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,547.92/243,407.45 = 114,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,547.92x = 243,407.45 × 114,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,547.92x = 27,833,091,814.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,091,814.91/176,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,651.77

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