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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,433.70, 266,150.55 and 165,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,433.70, 266,150.55 and 165,683.30 is: 248,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,433.70 : 266,150.55 = 165,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,433.70/266,150.55 = 165,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,433.70x = 266,150.55 × 165,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,433.70x = 44,096,701,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,096,701,420.82/177,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,524.95

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