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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,022.67, 266,868.59 and 165,606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,022.67, 266,868.59 and 165,606.53 is: 249,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,022.67 : 266,868.59 = 165,606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,022.67/266,868.59 = 165,606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,022.67x = 266,868.59 × 165,606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,022.67x = 44,195,178,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,178,993.52/177,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,658.31

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