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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,072.53, 263,518.30 and 144,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,072.53, 263,518.30 and 144,481.32 is: 216,237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,072.53 : 263,518.30 = 144,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,072.53/263,518.30 = 144,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,072.53x = 263,518.30 × 144,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,072.53x = 38,073,470,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,470,510.56/176,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,237.43

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