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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,294.08, 244,590.72 and 113,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,294.08, 244,590.72 and 113,611.52 is: 156,735.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,294.08 : 244,590.72 = 113,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,294.08/244,590.72 = 113,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,294.08x = 244,590.72 × 113,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,294.08x = 27,788,323,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788,323,477.09/177,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,735.77

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