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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,438.96, 244,437.12 and 151,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,438.96, 244,437.12 and 151,863.24 is: 209,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,438.96 : 244,437.12 = 151,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,438.96/244,437.12 = 151,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,438.96x = 244,437.12 × 151,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,438.96x = 37,121,013,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,121,013,019.47/177,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,204.41

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