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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,469.70, 266,204.55 and 165,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,469.70, 266,204.55 and 165,719.30 is: 248,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,469.70 : 266,204.55 = 165,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,469.70/266,204.55 = 165,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,469.70x = 266,204.55 × 165,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,469.70x = 44,115,231,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,231,682.82/177,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,578.95

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