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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,904.88, 245,423.90 and 109,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,904.88, 245,423.90 and 109,897.38 is: 151,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,904.88 : 245,423.90 = 109,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,904.88/245,423.90 = 109,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,904.88x = 245,423.90 × 109,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,904.88x = 26,971,443,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,443,599.38/177,904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,605.98

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