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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,453, 266,048.28 and 107,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,453, 266,048.28 and 107,316.72 is: 160,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,453 : 266,048.28 = 107,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,453/266,048.28 = 107,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,453x = 266,048.28 × 107,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,453x = 28,551,428,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,551,428,771.24/177,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,895.72

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