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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,270, 244,494.24 and 113,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,270, 244,494.24 and 113,613.84 is: 156,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,270 : 244,494.24 = 113,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,270/244,494.24 = 113,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,270x = 244,494.24 × 113,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,270x = 27,777,929,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777,929,464.28/177,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,698.42

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