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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,203.70, 265,805.55 and 177,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,203.70, 265,805.55 and 177,203.70 is: 265,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,203.70 : 265,805.55 = 177,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,203.70/265,805.55 = 177,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,203.70x = 265,805.55 × 177,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,203.70x = 47,101,726,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101,726,940.54/177,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,805.55

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