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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,311.80, 283,967.70 and 177,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,311.80, 283,967.70 and 177,764.44 is: 266,646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,311.80 : 283,967.70 = 177,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,311.80/283,967.70 = 177,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,311.80x = 283,967.70 × 177,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,311.80x = 50,479,359,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479,359,168.59/189,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,646.66

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