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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,999.96, 266,705.10 and 125,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,999.96, 266,705.10 and 125,151.24 is: 187,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,999.96 : 266,705.10 = 125,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,999.96/266,705.10 = 125,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,999.96x = 266,705.10 × 125,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,999.96x = 33,378,473,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,378,473,979.32/177,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,519.56

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