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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,968.80, 244,166.40 and 113,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,968.80, 244,166.40 and 113,254.20 is: 156,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968.80 : 244,166.40 = 113,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968.80/244,166.40 = 113,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968.80x = 244,166.40 × 113,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968.80x = 27,652,870,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,870,298.88/176,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,258.45

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