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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,316.80, 283,975.22 and 177,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,316.80, 283,975.22 and 177,769.44 is: 266,654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,316.80 : 283,975.22 = 177,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,316.80/283,975.22 = 177,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,316.80x = 283,975.22 × 177,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,316.80x = 50,482,115,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482,115,833.28/189,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,654.18

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