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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,158, 244,487.76 and 101,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,158, 244,487.76 and 101,711.36 is: 140,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,158 : 244,487.76 = 101,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,158/244,487.76 = 101,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,158x = 244,487.76 × 101,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,158x = 24,867,182,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867,182,572.95/177,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,367.26

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