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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,170.52, 244,594.81 and 122,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,170.52, 244,594.81 and 122,801.70 is: 169,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,170.52 : 244,594.81 = 122,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,170.52/244,594.81 = 122,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,170.52x = 244,594.81 × 122,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,170.52x = 30,036,656,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036,656,947.94/177,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,535.30

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