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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,111.17, 265,618.17 and 105,977.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,111.17, 265,618.17 and 105,977.85 is: 158,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,111.17 : 265,618.17 = 105,977.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,111.17/265,618.17 = 105,977.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,111.17x = 265,618.17 × 105,977.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,111.17x = 28,149,641,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,149,641,581.47/177,111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,937.70

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