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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,190.83, 265,490.28 and 124,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,190.83, 265,490.28 and 124,506 is: 186,551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,190.83 : 265,490.28 = 124,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,190.83/265,490.28 = 124,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,190.83x = 265,490.28 × 124,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,190.83x = 33,055,132,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055,132,801.68/177,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,551.04

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