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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,848.60, 245,463.90 and 114,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,848.60, 245,463.90 and 114,265.88 is: 157,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,848.60 : 245,463.90 = 114,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,848.60/245,463.90 = 114,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,848.60x = 245,463.90 × 114,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,848.60x = 28,048,148,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048,148,541.73/177,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,708.01

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