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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,924.60, 266,886.90 and 170,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,924.60, 266,886.90 and 170,245.80 is: 255,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,924.60 : 266,886.90 = 170,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,924.60/266,886.90 = 170,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,924.60x = 266,886.90 × 170,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,924.60x = 45,436,373,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436,373,800.02/177,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,368.70

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