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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,958.80, 266,938.20 and 177,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,958.80, 266,938.20 and 177,958.80 is: 266,938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,958.80 : 266,938.20 = 177,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,958.80/266,938.20 = 177,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,958.80x = 266,938.20 × 177,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,958.80x = 47,504,001,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,504,001,746.16/177,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,938.20

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