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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,181.44, 310,393.08 and 177,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,181.44, 310,393.08 and 177,359.04 is: 244,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,181.44 : 310,393.08 = 177,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,181.44/310,393.08 = 177,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,181.44x = 310,393.08 × 177,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,181.44x = 55,051,018,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051,018,691.44/225,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,474.05

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