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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,973.08, 245,869.70 and 116,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,973.08, 245,869.70 and 116,864.24 is: 161,447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,973.08 : 245,869.70 = 116,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,973.08/245,869.70 = 116,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,973.08x = 245,869.70 × 116,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,973.08x = 28,733,375,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733,375,629.53/177,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,447.88

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