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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,831.55, 265,302.60 and 113,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,831.55, 265,302.60 and 113,722.89 is: 170,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,831.55 : 265,302.60 = 113,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,831.55/265,302.60 = 113,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,831.55x = 265,302.60 × 113,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,831.55x = 30,170,978,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,170,978,396.51/176,831.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,619.88

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