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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,278.88, 265,693.68 and 175,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,278.88, 265,693.68 and 175,404 is: 262,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,278.88 : 265,693.68 = 175,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,278.88/265,693.68 = 175,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,278.88x = 265,693.68 × 175,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,278.88x = 46,603,734,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603,734,246.72/177,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,883.74

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