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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,191.20, 264,286.80 and 141,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,191.20, 264,286.80 and 141,199.20 is: 211,798.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,191.20 : 264,286.80 = 141,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,191.20/264,286.80 = 141,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,191.20x = 264,286.80 × 141,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,191.20x = 37,317,084,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,084,730.56/176,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,798.80

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