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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,824.68, 244,069.59 and 115,579.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,824.68, 244,069.59 and 115,579.77 is: 159,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,824.68 : 244,069.59 = 115,579.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,824.68/244,069.59 = 115,579.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,824.68x = 244,069.59 × 115,579.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,824.68x = 28,209,507,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209,507,076.19/176,824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,533.77

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