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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,191.44, 310,406.88 and 177,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,191.44, 310,406.88 and 177,369.04 is: 244,487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,191.44 : 310,406.88 = 177,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,191.44/310,406.88 = 177,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,191.44x = 310,406.88 × 177,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,191.44x = 55,056,570,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,056,570,315.00/225,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,487.85

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