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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,269.20, 398,747.70 and 177,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,269.20, 398,747.70 and 177,039.60 is: 265,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,269.20 : 398,747.70 = 177,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,269.20/398,747.70 = 177,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,269.20x = 398,747.70 × 177,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,269.20x = 70,594,133,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,594,133,308.92/266,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,123.17

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