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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,273.27, 265,285.80 and 110,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,273.27, 265,285.80 and 110,744.73 is: 165,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,273.27 : 265,285.80 = 110,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,273.27/265,285.80 = 110,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,273.27x = 265,285.80 × 110,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,273.27x = 29,379,004,293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,379,004,293.83/177,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,727.21

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