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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,051.96, 244,385.10 and 115,807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,051.96, 244,385.10 and 115,807.86 is: 159,849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,051.96 : 244,385.10 = 115,807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,051.96/244,385.10 = 115,807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,051.96x = 244,385.10 × 115,807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,051.96x = 28,301,715,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301,715,446.89/177,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,849.77

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