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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,364.20, 266,046.30 and 170,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,364.20, 266,046.30 and 170,365.80 is: 255,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,364.20 : 266,046.30 = 170,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,364.20/266,046.30 = 170,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,364.20x = 266,046.30 × 170,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,364.20x = 45,325,190,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325,190,736.54/177,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,548.70

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