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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,976.80, 284,965.20 and 177,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,976.80, 284,965.20 and 177,535.20 is: 266,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,976.80 : 284,965.20 = 177,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,976.80/284,965.20 = 177,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,976.80x = 284,965.20 × 177,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,976.80x = 50,591,353,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,591,353,775.04/189,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,302.80

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