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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,822.38, 265,288.91 and 113,713.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,822.38, 265,288.91 and 113,713.77 is: 170,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,822.38 : 265,288.91 = 113,713.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,822.38/265,288.91 = 113,713.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,822.38x = 265,288.91 × 113,713.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,822.38x = 30,167,002,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,002,095.29/176,822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,606.24

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