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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,652.13, 244,990.50 and 116,306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,652.13, 244,990.50 and 116,306.78 is: 160,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,652.13 : 244,990.50 = 116,306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,652.13/244,990.50 = 116,306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,652.13x = 244,990.50 × 116,306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,652.13x = 28,494,056,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,056,185.59/177,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,392.43

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