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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,204.70, 265,807.05 and 177,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,204.70, 265,807.05 and 177,204.70 is: 265,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,204.70 : 265,807.05 = 177,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,204.70/265,807.05 = 177,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,204.70x = 265,807.05 × 177,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,204.70x = 47,102,258,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102,258,553.14/177,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,807.05

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