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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,134.20, 265,701.30 and 159,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,134.20, 265,701.30 and 159,638.20 is: 239,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,134.20 : 265,701.30 = 159,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,134.20/265,701.30 = 159,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,134.20x = 265,701.30 × 159,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,134.20x = 42,416,077,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,077,269.66/177,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,457.30

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