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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,975.20, 245,581.48 and 106,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,975.20, 245,581.48 and 106,340 is: 146,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,975.20 : 245,581.48 = 106,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,975.20/245,581.48 = 106,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,975.20x = 245,581.48 × 106,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,975.20x = 26,115,134,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115,134,583.20/177,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,734.68

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