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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,707.12, 245,077.08 and 147,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,707.12, 245,077.08 and 147,444.52 is: 203,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,707.12 : 245,077.08 = 147,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,707.12/245,077.08 = 147,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,707.12x = 245,077.08 × 147,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,707.12x = 36,135,272,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,272,423.60/177,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,341.73

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