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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,212.20, 265,818.30 and 177,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,212.20, 265,818.30 and 177,212.20 is: 265,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,212.20 : 265,818.30 = 177,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,212.20/265,818.30 = 177,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,212.20x = 265,818.30 × 177,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,212.20x = 47,106,245,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,245,743.26/177,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,818.30

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