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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,093.60, 263,751.60 and 144,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,093.60, 263,751.60 and 144,989.60 is: 217,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,093.60 : 263,751.60 = 144,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,093.60/263,751.60 = 144,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,093.60x = 263,751.60 × 144,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,093.60x = 38,241,238,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241,238,983.36/176,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,164.28

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