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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,844.82, 245,407.12 and 106,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,844.82, 245,407.12 and 106,214.90 is: 146,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,844.82 : 245,407.12 = 106,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,844.82/245,407.12 = 106,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,844.82x = 245,407.12 × 106,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,844.82x = 26,065,891,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,891,217.52/177,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,565.37

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