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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,338.10, 266,007.15 and 110,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,338.10, 266,007.15 and 110,853.30 is: 166,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,338.10 : 266,007.15 = 110,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,338.10/266,007.15 = 110,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,338.10x = 266,007.15 × 110,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,338.10x = 29,487,770,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,770,401.10/177,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,279.95

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