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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,413.79, 244,415.16 and 123,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,413.79, 244,415.16 and 123,601.44 is: 170,280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,413.79 : 244,415.16 = 123,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,413.79/244,415.16 = 123,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,413.79x = 244,415.16 × 123,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,413.79x = 30,210,065,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,210,065,733.83/177,413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,280.26

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