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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,251.58, 265,992.39 and 106,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,251.58, 265,992.39 and 106,120.62 is: 159,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,251.58 : 265,992.39 = 106,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,251.58/265,992.39 = 106,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,251.58x = 265,992.39 × 106,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,251.58x = 28,227,277,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227,277,342.08/177,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,249.79

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