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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,327.80, 265,991.70 and 162,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,327.80, 265,991.70 and 162,812.60 is: 244,218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,327.80 : 265,991.70 = 162,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,327.80/265,991.70 = 162,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,327.80x = 265,991.70 × 162,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,327.80x = 43,306,800,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,306,800,255.42/177,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,218.90

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