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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,271.22, 265,685.37 and 113,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,271.22, 265,685.37 and 113,922.74 is: 170,741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,271.22 : 265,685.37 = 113,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,271.22/265,685.37 = 113,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,271.22x = 265,685.37 × 113,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,271.22x = 30,267,604,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,267,604,070.84/177,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,741.79

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