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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,118.08, 244,756.80 and 139,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,118.08, 244,756.80 and 139,689.60 is: 193,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,118.08 : 244,756.80 = 139,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,118.08/244,756.80 = 139,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,118.08x = 244,756.80 × 139,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,118.08x = 34,189,979,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,979,489.28/177,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,034.95

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