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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,099, 263,850.34 and 125,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,099, 263,850.34 and 125,924.36 is: 188,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,099 : 263,850.34 = 125,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,099/263,850.34 = 125,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,099x = 263,850.34 × 125,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,099x = 33,225,185,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,185,200.28/176,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,673.33

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