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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,778.58, 244,037.86 and 113,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,778.58, 244,037.86 and 113,153.26 is: 156,204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,778.58 : 244,037.86 = 113,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,778.58/244,037.86 = 113,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,778.58x = 244,037.86 × 113,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,778.58x = 27,613,679,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613,679,422.42/176,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,204.89

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