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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,073.53, 263,519.81 and 144,482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,073.53, 263,519.81 and 144,482.31 is: 216,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,073.53 : 263,519.81 = 144,482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,073.53/263,519.81 = 144,482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,073.53x = 263,519.81 × 144,482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,073.53x = 38,073,950,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,950,157.15/176,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,238.93

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