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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,908.72, 245,473.89 and 106,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,908.72, 245,473.89 and 106,274.75 is: 146,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,908.72 : 245,473.89 = 106,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,908.72/245,473.89 = 106,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,908.72x = 245,473.89 × 106,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,908.72x = 26,087,676,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087,676,291.28/177,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,635.18

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