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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,667.18, 245,011.14 and 116,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,667.18, 245,011.14 and 116,321.82 is: 160,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,667.18 : 245,011.14 = 116,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,667.18/245,011.14 = 116,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,667.18x = 245,011.14 × 116,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,667.18x = 28,500,141,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,141,725.07/177,667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,413.09

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