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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,618.78, 245,223.24 and 114,068.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,618.78, 245,223.24 and 114,068.58 is: 157,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,618.78 : 245,223.24 = 114,068.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,618.78/245,223.24 = 114,068.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,618.78x = 245,223.24 × 114,068.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,618.78x = 27,972,266,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972,266,769.80/177,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,484.85

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