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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,969.80, 244,167.78 and 113,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,969.80, 244,167.78 and 113,255.20 is: 156,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,969.80 : 244,167.78 = 113,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,969.80/244,167.78 = 113,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,969.80x = 244,167.78 × 113,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,969.80x = 27,653,270,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,270,757.46/176,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,259.83

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