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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,849.52, 244,084.05 and 113,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,849.52, 244,084.05 and 113,185.14 is: 156,215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,849.52 : 244,084.05 = 113,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,849.52/244,084.05 = 113,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,849.52x = 244,084.05 × 113,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,849.52x = 27,626,687,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,626,687,371.02/176,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,215.79

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