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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,297.80, 265,946.70 and 166,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,297.80, 265,946.70 and 166,929.80 is: 250,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,297.80 : 265,946.70 = 166,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,297.80/265,946.70 = 166,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,297.80x = 265,946.70 × 166,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,297.80x = 44,394,429,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,429,441.66/177,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,394.70

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