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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,152.40, 248,713.20 and 177,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,152.40, 248,713.20 and 177,152.40 is: 248,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,152.40 : 248,713.20 = 177,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,152.40/248,713.20 = 177,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,152.40x = 248,713.20 × 177,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,152.40x = 44,060,140,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,140,291.68/177,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,713.20

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