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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,155.91, 244,475.92 and 113,530.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,155.91, 244,475.92 and 113,530.61 is: 156,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,155.91 : 244,475.92 = 113,530.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,155.91/244,475.92 = 113,530.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,155.91x = 244,475.92 × 113,530.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,155.91x = 27,755,501,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,501,081.01/177,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,672.74

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