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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,909, 245,572.74 and 127,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,909, 245,572.74 and 127,753.80 is: 176,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,909 : 245,572.74 = 127,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,909/245,572.74 = 127,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,909x = 245,572.74 × 127,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,909x = 31,372,850,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,372,850,711.41/177,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,342.12

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