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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,159.96, 244,419.73 and 123,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,159.96, 244,419.73 and 123,425.37 is: 170,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,159.96 : 244,419.73 = 123,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,159.96/244,419.73 = 123,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,159.96x = 244,419.73 × 123,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,159.96x = 30,167,595,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,595,301.99/177,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,284.50

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