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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,371.70, 266,057.55 and 174,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,371.70, 266,057.55 and 174,455.70 is: 261,683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,371.70 : 266,057.55 = 174,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,371.70/266,057.55 = 174,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,371.70x = 266,057.55 × 174,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,371.70x = 46,415,256,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,415,256,125.54/177,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,683.55

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