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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,038.29, 244,239.69 and 123,354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,038.29, 244,239.69 and 123,354.43 is: 170,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,038.29 : 244,239.69 = 123,354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,038.29/244,239.69 = 123,354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,038.29x = 244,239.69 × 123,354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,038.29x = 30,128,047,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,128,047,743.33/177,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,178.14

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