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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,700.23, 245,067.53 and 147,437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,700.23, 245,067.53 and 147,437.62 is: 203,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,700.23 : 245,067.53 = 147,437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,700.23/245,067.53 = 147,437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,700.23x = 245,067.53 × 147,437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,700.23x = 36,132,172,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132,172,012.62/177,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,332.16

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