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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,847.60, 245,462.52 and 114,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,847.60, 245,462.52 and 114,264.88 is: 157,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,847.60 : 245,462.52 = 114,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,847.60/245,462.52 = 114,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,847.60x = 245,462.52 × 114,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,847.60x = 28,047,745,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,745,392.30/177,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,706.63

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