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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,955.60, 266,933.40 and 176,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,955.60, 266,933.40 and 176,918.80 is: 265,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,955.60 : 266,933.40 = 176,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,955.60/266,933.40 = 176,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,955.60x = 266,933.40 × 176,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,955.60x = 47,225,536,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225,536,807.92/177,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,378.20

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