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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,096.60, 263,756.10 and 144,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,096.60, 263,756.10 and 144,992.60 is: 217,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,096.60 : 263,756.10 = 144,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,096.60/263,756.10 = 144,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,096.60x = 263,756.10 × 144,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,096.60x = 38,242,682,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,242,682,704.86/176,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,168.77

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