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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,896.90, 244,055.46 and 115,678.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,896.90, 244,055.46 and 115,678.94 is: 159,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,896.90 : 244,055.46 = 115,678.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,896.90/244,055.46 = 115,678.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,896.90x = 244,055.46 × 115,678.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,896.90x = 28,232,075,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,075,151.49/176,896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,596.21

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