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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,712.12, 266,272.62 and 125,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,712.12, 266,272.62 and 125,011 is: 187,308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,712.12 : 266,272.62 = 125,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,712.12/266,272.62 = 125,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,712.12x = 266,272.62 × 125,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,712.12x = 33,287,006,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,287,006,498.82/177,712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,308.59

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