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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,278.02, 244,675.28 and 105,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,278.02, 244,675.28 and 105,662.68 is: 145,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,278.02 : 244,675.28 = 105,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,278.02/244,675.28 = 105,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,278.02x = 244,675.28 × 105,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,278.02x = 25,853,045,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,853,045,467.02/177,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,833.34

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