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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,660.93, 245,093.33 and 105,999.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,660.93, 245,093.33 and 105,999.29 is: 146,232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,660.93 : 245,093.33 = 105,999.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,660.93/245,093.33 = 105,999.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,660.93x = 245,093.33 × 105,999.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,660.93x = 25,979,718,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979,718,003.27/177,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,232.03

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