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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,999.40, 266,999.10 and 170,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,999.40, 266,999.10 and 170,126.20 is: 255,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,999.40 : 266,999.10 = 170,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,999.40/266,999.10 = 170,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,999.40x = 266,999.10 × 170,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,999.40x = 45,423,542,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423,542,286.42/177,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,189.30

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