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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,182.15, 265,477.35 and 124,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,182.15, 265,477.35 and 124,497.32 is: 186,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,182.15 : 265,477.35 = 124,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,182.15/265,477.35 = 124,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,182.15x = 265,477.35 × 124,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,182.15x = 33,051,217,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051,217,268.32/177,182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,538.08

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