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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,954.43, 245,438.49 and 114,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,954.43, 245,438.49 and 114,298.15 is: 157,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,954.43 : 245,438.49 = 114,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,954.43/245,438.49 = 114,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,954.43x = 245,438.49 × 114,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,954.43x = 28,053,165,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,053,165,345.79/177,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,642.41

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