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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,325.66, 244,709.31 and 113,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,325.66, 244,709.31 and 113,663.40 is: 156,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,325.66 : 244,709.31 = 113,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,325.66/244,709.31 = 113,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,325.66x = 244,709.31 × 113,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,325.66x = 27,814,492,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,492,186.25/177,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,855.43

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