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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,905.62, 245,982.14 and 155,485.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,905.62, 245,982.14 and 155,485.45 is: 214,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,905.62 : 245,982.14 = 155,485.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,905.62/245,982.14 = 155,485.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,905.62x = 245,982.14 × 155,485.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,905.62x = 38,246,643,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246,643,588.46/177,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,982.78

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