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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,223.62, 244,430.36 and 113,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,223.62, 244,430.36 and 113,567.34 is: 156,634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,223.62 : 244,430.36 = 113,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,223.62/244,430.36 = 113,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,223.62x = 244,430.36 × 113,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,223.62x = 27,759,305,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,759,305,473.28/177,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,634.35

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