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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,293.80, 235,614.13 and 177,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,293.80, 235,614.13 and 177,293.80 is: 235,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,293.80 : 235,614.13 = 177,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,293.80/235,614.13 = 177,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,293.80x = 235,614.13 × 177,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,293.80x = 41,772,924,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,772,924,441.39/177,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,614.13

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