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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,314.80, 265,972.20 and 162,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,314.80, 265,972.20 and 162,799.60 is: 244,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,314.80 : 265,972.20 = 162,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,314.80/265,972.20 = 162,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,314.80x = 265,972.20 × 162,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,314.80x = 43,300,167,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,167,771.12/177,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,199.40

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