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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,965.80, 284,948.70 and 177,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,965.80, 284,948.70 and 177,524.20 is: 266,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,965.80 : 284,948.70 = 177,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,965.80/284,948.70 = 177,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,965.80x = 284,948.70 × 177,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,965.80x = 50,585,290,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585,290,008.54/189,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,286.30

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