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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,356.25, 244,751.76 and 132,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,356.25, 244,751.76 and 132,073.20 is: 182,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,356.25 : 244,751.76 = 132,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,356.25/244,751.76 = 132,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,356.25x = 244,751.76 × 132,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,356.25x = 32,325,148,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325,148,148.83/177,356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,261.12

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