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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,159.30, 263,801.55 and 141,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,159.30, 263,801.55 and 141,167.30 is: 211,400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,159.30 : 263,801.55 = 141,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,159.30/263,801.55 = 141,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,159.30x = 263,801.55 × 141,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,159.30x = 37,240,152,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,240,152,549.32/176,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,400.43

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