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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,241.68, 244,675.08 and 152,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,241.68, 244,675.08 and 152,946 is: 211,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,241.68 : 244,675.08 = 152,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,241.68/244,675.08 = 152,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,241.68x = 244,675.08 × 152,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,241.68x = 37,422,074,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422,074,785.68/177,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,135.86

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