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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,377.52, 266,067.72 and 125,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,377.52, 266,067.72 and 125,022 is: 187,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,377.52 : 266,067.72 = 125,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,377.52/266,067.72 = 125,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,377.52x = 266,067.72 × 125,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,377.52x = 33,264,318,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,264,318,489.84/177,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,534.01

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