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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,366.30, 266,049.45 and 162,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,366.30, 266,049.45 and 162,851.10 is: 244,276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,366.30 : 266,049.45 = 162,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,366.30/266,049.45 = 162,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,366.30x = 266,049.45 × 162,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,366.30x = 43,326,445,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,445,586.90/177,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,276.65

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