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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,727.32, 245,104.74 and 147,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,727.32, 245,104.74 and 147,464.64 is: 203,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,727.32 : 245,104.74 = 147,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,727.32/245,104.74 = 147,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,727.32x = 245,104.74 × 147,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,727.32x = 36,144,282,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,144,282,246.39/177,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,369.31

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