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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,868.76, 266,573.82 and 133,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,868.76, 266,573.82 and 133,145.24 is: 199,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,868.76 : 266,573.82 = 133,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,868.76/266,573.82 = 133,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,868.76x = 266,573.82 × 133,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,868.76x = 35,493,035,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,493,035,241.62/177,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,546.20

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