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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,695.76, 245,196.48 and 114,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,695.76, 245,196.48 and 114,119.68 is: 157,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,695.76 : 245,196.48 = 114,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,695.76/245,196.48 = 114,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,695.76x = 245,196.48 × 114,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,695.76x = 27,981,743,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981,743,834.73/177,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,469.96

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