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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,688.48, 245,051.36 and 147,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,688.48, 245,051.36 and 147,425.88 is: 203,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,688.48 : 245,051.36 = 147,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,688.48/245,051.36 = 147,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,688.48x = 245,051.36 × 147,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,688.48x = 36,126,912,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126,912,393.20/177,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,316.01

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