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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,206.40, 265,809.60 and 177,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,206.40, 265,809.60 and 177,206.40 is: 265,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,206.40 : 265,809.60 = 177,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,206.40/265,809.60 = 177,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,206.40x = 265,809.60 × 177,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,206.40x = 47,103,162,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,162,301.44/177,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,809.60

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