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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,951.30, 244,355.09 and 112,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,951.30, 244,355.09 and 112,441.82 is: 155,272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,951.30 : 244,355.09 = 112,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,951.30/244,355.09 = 112,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,951.30x = 244,355.09 × 112,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,951.30x = 27,475,729,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,729,261.88/176,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,272.84

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