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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,731.20, 266,301.55 and 125,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,731.20, 266,301.55 and 125,029.97 is: 187,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,731.20 : 266,301.55 = 125,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,731.20/266,301.55 = 125,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,731.20x = 266,301.55 × 125,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,731.20x = 33,295,674,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,295,674,807.45/177,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,337.25

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