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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,090.10, 263,746.35 and 144,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,090.10, 263,746.35 and 144,986.10 is: 217,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,090.10 : 263,746.35 = 144,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,090.10/263,746.35 = 144,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,090.10x = 263,746.35 × 144,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,090.10x = 38,239,554,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239,554,675.74/176,090.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,159.03

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