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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,909.72, 245,475.27 and 106,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,909.72, 245,475.27 and 106,275.75 is: 146,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,909.72 : 245,475.27 = 106,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,909.72/245,475.27 = 106,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,909.72x = 245,475.27 × 106,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,909.72x = 26,088,068,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088,068,425.70/177,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,636.55

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