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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,377.16, 245,047.06 and 116,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,377.16, 245,047.06 and 116,268.40 is: 160,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,377.16 : 245,047.06 = 116,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,377.16/245,047.06 = 116,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,377.16x = 245,047.06 × 116,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,377.16x = 28,491,228,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491,228,010.15/177,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,625.12

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