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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,457, 266,054.28 and 107,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,457, 266,054.28 and 107,320.72 is: 160,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,457 : 266,054.28 = 107,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,457/266,054.28 = 107,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,457x = 266,054.28 × 107,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,457x = 28,553,136,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553,136,888.68/177,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,901.72

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