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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,545.80, 266,318.70 and 153,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,545.80, 266,318.70 and 153,699.40 is: 230,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,545.80 : 266,318.70 = 153,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,545.80/266,318.70 = 153,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,545.80x = 266,318.70 × 153,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,545.80x = 40,933,024,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933,024,398.78/177,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,549.10

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