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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,176.97, 264,957.45 and 132,230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,176.97, 264,957.45 and 132,230.07 is: 197,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,176.97 : 264,957.45 = 132,230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,176.97/264,957.45 = 132,230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,176.97x = 264,957.45 × 132,230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,176.97x = 35,035,342,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035,342,160.52/177,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,742.08

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