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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,125.70, 265,688.55 and 142,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,125.70, 265,688.55 and 142,133.70 is: 213,200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,125.70 : 265,688.55 = 142,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,125.70/265,688.55 = 142,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,125.70x = 265,688.55 × 142,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,125.70x = 37,763,296,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763,296,659.14/177,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,200.55

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