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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,714.24, 245,086.85 and 147,451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,714.24, 245,086.85 and 147,451.64 is: 203,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,714.24 : 245,086.85 = 147,451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,714.24/245,086.85 = 147,451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,714.24x = 245,086.85 × 147,451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,714.24x = 36,138,457,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,457,974.93/177,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,351.50

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