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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,111.74, 244,275.95 and 113,455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,111.74, 244,275.95 and 113,455.46 is: 156,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,111.74 : 244,275.95 = 113,455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,111.74/244,275.95 = 113,455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,111.74x = 244,275.95 × 113,455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,111.74x = 27,714,441,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,441,168.52/177,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,479.98

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