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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,160.62, 244,503.72 and 101,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,160.62, 244,503.72 and 101,707.50 is: 140,369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,160.62 : 244,503.72 = 101,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,160.62/244,503.72 = 101,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,160.62x = 244,503.72 × 101,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,160.62x = 24,867,862,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867,862,101.90/177,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,369.02

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