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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,856.78, 244,224.47 and 112,346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,856.78, 244,224.47 and 112,346.81 is: 155,141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,856.78 : 244,224.47 = 112,346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,856.78/244,224.47 = 112,346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,856.78x = 244,224.47 × 112,346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,856.78x = 27,437,840,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,840,128.44/176,856.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,141.58

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