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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,186.44, 310,399.98 and 177,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,186.44, 310,399.98 and 177,364.04 is: 244,480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,186.44 : 310,399.98 = 177,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,186.44/310,399.98 = 177,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,186.44x = 310,399.98 × 177,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,186.44x = 55,053,794,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053,794,468.72/225,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,480.95

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