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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,707.72, 266,605.34 and 125,219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,707.72, 266,605.34 and 125,219.72 is: 187,860.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,707.72 : 266,605.34 = 125,219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,707.72/266,605.34 = 125,219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,707.72x = 266,605.34 × 125,219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,707.72x = 33,384,246,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,384,246,025.30/177,707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,860.41

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