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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,775.89, 244,072.78 and 165,482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,775.89, 244,072.78 and 165,482.78 is: 228,480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,775.89 : 244,072.78 = 165,482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,775.89/244,072.78 = 165,482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,775.89x = 244,072.78 × 165,482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,775.89x = 40,389,840,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,389,840,522.66/176,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,480.48

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