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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,927.86, 244,126.90 and 112,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,927.86, 244,126.90 and 112,407.60 is: 155,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,927.86 : 244,126.90 = 112,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,927.86/244,126.90 = 112,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,927.86x = 244,126.90 × 112,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,927.86x = 27,441,717,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,717,974.92/176,927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,101.17

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