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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,222.17, 265,943.91 and 118,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,222.17, 265,943.91 and 118,099.32 is: 177,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,222.17 : 265,943.91 = 118,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,222.17/265,943.91 = 118,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,222.17x = 265,943.91 × 118,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,222.17x = 31,407,794,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407,794,929.14/177,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,222.72

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