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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,280.69, 265,699.62 and 113,932.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,280.69, 265,699.62 and 113,932.21 is: 170,756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,280.69 : 265,699.62 = 113,932.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,280.69/265,699.62 = 113,932.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,280.69x = 265,699.62 × 113,932.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,280.69x = 30,271,744,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271,744,902.76/177,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,756.02

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