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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,019, 263,795.22 and 146,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,019, 263,795.22 and 146,625.72 is: 219,744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,019 : 263,795.22 = 146,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,019/263,795.22 = 146,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,019x = 263,795.22 × 146,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,019x = 38,679,164,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679,164,065.06/176,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,744.26

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