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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,453.20, 266,179.80 and 170,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,453.20, 266,179.80 and 170,454.80 is: 255,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,453.20 : 266,179.80 = 170,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,453.20/266,179.80 = 170,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,453.20x = 266,179.80 × 170,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,453.20x = 45,371,624,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,624,573.04/177,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,682.20

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