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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,778.62, 265,168.12 and 124,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,778.62, 265,168.12 and 124,421.84 is: 186,632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,778.62 : 265,168.12 = 124,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,778.62/265,168.12 = 124,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,778.62x = 265,168.12 × 124,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,778.62x = 32,992,705,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,705,399.74/176,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,632.89

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