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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,515.01, 266,404.76 and 130,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,515.01, 266,404.76 and 130,252.23 is: 195,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,515.01 : 266,404.76 = 130,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,515.01/266,404.76 = 130,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,515.01x = 266,404.76 × 130,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,515.01x = 34,699,813,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,699,813,421.35/177,515.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,475.38

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