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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,263.55, 265,962.51 and 106,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,263.55, 265,962.51 and 106,237.16 is: 159,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,263.55 : 265,962.51 = 106,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,263.55/265,962.51 = 106,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,263.55x = 265,962.51 × 106,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,263.55x = 28,255,102,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255,102,128.19/177,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,396.01

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