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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,283.19, 265,703.37 and 113,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,283.19, 265,703.37 and 113,934.71 is: 170,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,283.19 : 265,703.37 = 113,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,283.19/265,703.37 = 113,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,283.19x = 265,703.37 × 113,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,283.19x = 30,272,836,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272,836,406.97/177,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,759.77

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