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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,841, 244,065.29 and 113,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,841, 244,065.29 and 113,314.14 is: 156,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,841 : 244,065.29 = 113,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,841/244,065.29 = 113,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,841x = 244,065.29 × 113,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,841x = 27,656,047,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,047,873.63/176,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,389.34

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