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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,293.80, 265,940.70 and 162,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,293.80, 265,940.70 and 162,778.60 is: 244,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,293.80 : 265,940.70 = 162,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,293.80/265,940.70 = 162,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,293.80x = 265,940.70 × 162,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,293.80x = 43,289,454,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,289,454,829.02/177,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,167.90

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