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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,161.12, 244,550.60 and 129,790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,161.12, 244,550.60 and 129,790.72 is: 179,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,161.12 : 244,550.60 = 129,790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,161.12/244,550.60 = 129,790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,161.12x = 244,550.60 × 129,790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,161.12x = 31,740,398,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,740,398,450.43/177,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,161.20

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