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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,022, 263,799.72 and 146,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,022, 263,799.72 and 146,628.72 is: 219,748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,022 : 263,799.72 = 146,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,022/263,799.72 = 146,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,022x = 263,799.72 × 146,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,022x = 38,680,615,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680,615,279.96/176,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,748.75

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