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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,433.19, 245,124.90 and 116,324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,433.19, 245,124.90 and 116,324.57 is: 160,703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,433.19 : 245,124.90 = 116,324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,433.19/245,124.90 = 116,324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,433.19x = 245,124.90 × 116,324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,433.19x = 28,514,047,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514,047,363.17/177,433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,703.01

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