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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,427.20, 266,140.80 and 174,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,427.20, 266,140.80 and 174,511.20 is: 261,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,427.20 : 266,140.80 = 174,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,427.20/266,140.80 = 174,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,427.20x = 266,140.80 × 174,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,427.20x = 46,444,550,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,444,550,376.96/177,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,766.80

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