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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,353.30, 266,159.55 and 124,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,353.30, 266,159.55 and 124,865.30 is: 187,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,353.30 : 266,159.55 = 124,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,353.30/266,159.55 = 124,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,353.30x = 266,159.55 × 124,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,353.30x = 33,234,092,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234,092,058.62/177,353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,389.19

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