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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,363, 244,761.08 and 132,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,363, 244,761.08 and 132,079.95 is: 182,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,363 : 244,761.08 = 132,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,363/244,761.08 = 132,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,363x = 244,761.08 × 132,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,363x = 32,328,030,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,328,030,547.95/177,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,270.43

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