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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,059.60, 264,089.40 and 146,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,059.60, 264,089.40 and 146,899.60 is: 220,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,059.60 : 264,089.40 = 146,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,059.60/264,089.40 = 146,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,059.60x = 264,089.40 × 146,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,059.60x = 38,794,627,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794,627,224.24/176,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,349.40

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