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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,660.10, 266,101.35 and 154,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,660.10, 266,101.35 and 154,332.10 is: 231,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,660.10 : 266,101.35 = 154,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,660.10/266,101.35 = 154,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,660.10x = 266,101.35 × 154,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,660.10x = 41,067,980,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,067,980,158.34/177,660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,160.40

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