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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,194.94, 244,006.38 and 158,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,194.94, 244,006.38 and 158,325.18 is: 218,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,194.94 : 244,006.38 = 158,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,194.94/244,006.38 = 158,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,194.94x = 244,006.38 × 158,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,194.94x = 38,632,354,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632,354,034.65/177,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,021.77

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