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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,003.60, 264,005.40 and 144,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,003.60, 264,005.40 and 144,899.60 is: 217,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,003.60 : 264,005.40 = 144,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,003.60/264,005.40 = 144,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,003.60x = 264,005.40 × 144,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,003.60x = 38,254,276,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,276,857.84/176,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,349.40

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