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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,910.64, 245,177.52 and 127,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,910.64, 245,177.52 and 127,522.16 is: 175,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,910.64 : 245,177.52 = 127,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,910.64/245,177.52 = 127,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,910.64x = 245,177.52 × 127,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,910.64x = 31,265,566,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265,566,933.84/177,910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,737.48

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