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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,446.31, 265,868.73 and 107,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,446.31, 265,868.73 and 107,178 is: 160,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,446.31 : 265,868.73 = 107,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,446.31/265,868.73 = 107,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,446.31x = 265,868.73 × 107,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,446.31x = 28,495,278,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,278,743.94/177,446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,585.36

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