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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,002.40, 264,003.60 and 142,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,002.40, 264,003.60 and 142,824.80 is: 214,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,002.40 : 264,003.60 = 142,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,002.40/264,003.60 = 142,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,002.40x = 264,003.60 × 142,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,002.40x = 37,706,261,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706,261,369.28/176,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,237.20

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