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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,143.70, 264,215.55 and 144,650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,143.70, 264,215.55 and 144,650.90 is: 216,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,143.70 : 264,215.55 = 144,650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,143.70/264,215.55 = 144,650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,143.70x = 264,215.55 × 144,650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,143.70x = 38,219,017,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,017,101.50/176,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,976.35

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