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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,855.03, 244,222.05 and 112,345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,855.03, 244,222.05 and 112,345.06 is: 155,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,855.03 : 244,222.05 = 112,345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,855.03/244,222.05 = 112,345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,855.03x = 244,222.05 × 112,345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,855.03x = 27,437,141,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,141,165.85/176,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,139.16

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