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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,949.80, 244,353 and 112,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,949.80, 244,353 and 112,440.30 is: 155,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,949.80 : 244,353 = 112,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,949.80/244,353 = 112,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,949.80x = 244,353 × 112,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,949.80x = 27,475,124,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,124,625.90/176,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,270.73

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