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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,851.02, 244,086.12 and 113,186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,851.02, 244,086.12 and 113,186.64 is: 156,217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,851.02 : 244,086.12 = 113,186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,851.02/244,086.12 = 113,186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,851.02x = 244,086.12 × 113,186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,851.02x = 27,627,287,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,287,793.44/176,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,217.86

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