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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,191.94, 244,002.24 and 158,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,191.94, 244,002.24 and 158,322.18 is: 218,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,191.94 : 244,002.24 = 158,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,191.94/244,002.24 = 158,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,191.94x = 244,002.24 × 158,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,191.94x = 38,630,966,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630,966,561.68/177,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,017.63

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