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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,855.78, 244,223.09 and 112,345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,855.78, 244,223.09 and 112,345.81 is: 155,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,855.78 : 244,223.09 = 112,345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,855.78/244,223.09 = 112,345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,855.78x = 244,223.09 × 112,345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,855.78x = 27,437,440,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,440,610.30/176,855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,140.20

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