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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,625.92, 390,777.60 and 177,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,625.92, 390,777.60 and 177,267.20 is: 265,791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,625.92 : 390,777.60 = 177,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,625.92/390,777.60 = 177,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,625.92x = 390,777.60 × 177,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,625.92x = 69,272,050,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,272,050,974.72/260,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,791.10

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