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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,284.97, 264,889.17 and 171,083.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,284.97, 264,889.17 and 171,083.61 is: 255,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,284.97 : 264,889.17 = 171,083.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,284.97/264,889.17 = 171,083.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,284.97x = 264,889.17 × 171,083.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,284.97x = 45,318,195,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318,195,453.50/177,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,623.45

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