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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,046.30, 244,634.70 and 141,529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,046.30, 244,634.70 and 141,529.42 is: 195,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,046.30 : 244,634.70 = 141,529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,046.30/244,634.70 = 141,529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,046.30x = 244,634.70 × 141,529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,046.30x = 34,623,007,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,623,007,202.87/177,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,559.06

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