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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,307.20, 265,960.80 and 170,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,307.20, 265,960.80 and 170,308.80 is: 255,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,307.20 : 265,960.80 = 170,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,307.20/265,960.80 = 170,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,307.20x = 265,960.80 × 170,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,307.20x = 45,295,464,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295,464,695.04/177,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,463.20

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