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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,024.96, 242,503.80 and 144,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,024.96, 242,503.80 and 144,007.28 is: 198,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,024.96 : 242,503.80 = 144,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,024.96/242,503.80 = 144,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,024.96x = 242,503.80 × 144,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,024.96x = 34,922,312,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922,312,627.66/176,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,394.09

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