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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,181.94, 310,393.77 and 177,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,181.94, 310,393.77 and 177,359.54 is: 244,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,181.94 : 310,393.77 = 177,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,181.94/310,393.77 = 177,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,181.94x = 310,393.77 × 177,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,181.94x = 55,051,296,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051,296,266.07/225,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,474.74

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