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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,125.43, 264,514.10 and 155,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,125.43, 264,514.10 and 155,663.67 is: 232,463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,125.43 : 264,514.10 = 155,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,125.43/264,514.10 = 155,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,125.43x = 264,514.10 × 155,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,125.43x = 41,175,234,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175,234,794.43/177,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,463.71

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