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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,383.70, 266,075.55 and 174,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,383.70, 266,075.55 and 174,467.70 is: 261,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,383.70 : 266,075.55 = 174,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,383.70/266,075.55 = 174,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,383.70x = 266,075.55 × 174,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,383.70x = 46,421,589,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421,589,234.74/177,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,701.55

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