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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,777.12, 265,097.44 and 176,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,777.12, 265,097.44 and 176,176.96 is: 262,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,777.12 : 265,097.44 = 176,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,777.12/265,097.44 = 176,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,777.12x = 265,097.44 × 176,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,777.12x = 46,704,061,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,061,082.98/177,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,711.32

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