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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,180.04, 297,161.40 and 177,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,180.04, 297,161.40 and 177,314.76 is: 244,869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,180.04 : 297,161.40 = 177,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,180.04/297,161.40 = 177,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,180.04x = 297,161.40 × 177,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,180.04x = 52,691,102,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691,102,322.26/215,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,869.84

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