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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,897.90, 244,056.83 and 115,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,897.90, 244,056.83 and 115,679.94 is: 159,597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,897.90 : 244,056.83 = 115,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,897.90/244,056.83 = 115,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,897.90x = 244,056.83 × 115,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,897.90x = 28,232,479,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,479,450.99/176,897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,597.60

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