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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,292.80, 235,612.80 and 177,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,292.80, 235,612.80 and 177,292.80 is: 235,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,292.80 : 235,612.80 = 177,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,292.80/235,612.80 = 177,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,292.80x = 235,612.80 × 177,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,292.80x = 41,772,453,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,772,453,027.84/177,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,612.80

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