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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,971.16, 245,575.96 and 106,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,971.16, 245,575.96 and 106,336.04 is: 146,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,971.16 : 245,575.96 = 106,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,971.16/245,575.96 = 106,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,971.16x = 245,575.96 × 106,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,971.16x = 26,113,575,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,575,105.60/177,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,729.25

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