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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,367, 244,766.60 and 132,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,367, 244,766.60 and 132,083.96 is: 182,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,367 : 244,766.60 = 132,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,367/244,766.60 = 132,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,367x = 244,766.60 × 132,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,367x = 32,329,741,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329,741,803.74/177,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,275.97

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