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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,971.80, 284,957.70 and 177,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,971.80, 284,957.70 and 177,530.20 is: 266,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,971.80 : 284,957.70 = 177,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,971.80/284,957.70 = 177,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,971.80x = 284,957.70 × 177,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,971.80x = 50,588,597,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,588,597,472.54/189,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,295.30

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