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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,366.70, 266,050.05 and 175,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,366.70, 266,050.05 and 175,033.90 is: 262,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,366.70 : 266,050.05 = 175,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,366.70/266,050.05 = 175,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,366.70x = 266,050.05 × 175,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,366.70x = 46,567,777,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567,777,846.70/177,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,550.85

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