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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,434.69, 245,126.97 and 116,326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,434.69, 245,126.97 and 116,326.07 is: 160,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,434.69 : 245,126.97 = 116,326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,434.69/245,126.97 = 116,326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,434.69x = 245,126.97 × 116,326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,434.69x = 28,514,655,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514,655,845.47/177,434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,705.08

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