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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,857.78, 244,225.85 and 112,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,857.78, 244,225.85 and 112,347.81 is: 155,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,857.78 : 244,225.85 = 112,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,857.78/244,225.85 = 112,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,857.78x = 244,225.85 × 112,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,857.78x = 27,438,239,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,239,392.89/176,857.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,142.96

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