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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,199.26, 265,798.88 and 45,871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,199.26, 265,798.88 and 45,871.26 is: 68,806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,199.26 : 265,798.88 = 45,871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,199.26/265,798.88 = 45,871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,199.26x = 265,798.88 × 45,871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,199.26x = 12,192,529,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192,529,532.19/177,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,806.89

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