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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,851.60, 245,468.04 and 114,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,851.60, 245,468.04 and 114,268.88 is: 157,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,851.60 : 245,468.04 = 114,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,851.60/245,468.04 = 114,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,851.60x = 245,468.04 × 114,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,851.60x = 28,049,358,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,358,006.60/177,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,712.15

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