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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,942.27, 265,150.86 and 129,965.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,942.27, 265,150.86 and 129,965.51 is: 194,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,942.27 : 265,150.86 = 129,965.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,942.27/265,150.86 = 129,965.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,942.27x = 265,150.86 × 129,965.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,942.27x = 34,460,465,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460,465,421.08/176,942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,755.42

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