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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,285.19, 265,706.37 and 113,936.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,285.19, 265,706.37 and 113,936.71 is: 170,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,285.19 : 265,706.37 = 113,936.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,285.19/265,706.37 = 113,936.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,285.19x = 265,706.37 × 113,936.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,285.19x = 30,273,709,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,709,623.84/177,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,762.77

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