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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,339.60, 266,009.40 and 166,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,339.60, 266,009.40 and 166,971.60 is: 250,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,339.60 : 266,009.40 = 166,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,339.60/266,009.40 = 166,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,339.60x = 266,009.40 × 166,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,339.60x = 44,416,015,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416,015,133.04/177,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,457.40

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