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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,907.72, 245,472.51 and 106,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,907.72, 245,472.51 and 106,273.75 is: 146,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,907.72 : 245,472.51 = 106,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,907.72/245,472.51 = 106,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,907.72x = 245,472.51 × 106,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,907.72x = 26,087,284,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087,284,159.61/177,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,633.80

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