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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,623.70, 266,435.55 and 176,586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,623.70, 266,435.55 and 176,586.90 is: 264,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,623.70 : 266,435.55 = 176,586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,623.70/266,435.55 = 176,586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,623.70x = 266,435.55 × 176,586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,623.70x = 47,049,027,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049,027,824.30/177,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,880.35

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