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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,968.34, 245,676.34 and 113,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,968.34, 245,676.34 and 113,524.44 is: 156,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,968.34 : 245,676.34 = 113,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,968.34/245,676.34 = 113,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,968.34x = 245,676.34 × 113,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,968.34x = 27,890,268,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890,268,140.37/177,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,714.77

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