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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,230.80, 263,908.80 and 141,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,230.80, 263,908.80 and 141,238.80 is: 211,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,230.80 : 263,908.80 = 141,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,230.80/263,908.80 = 141,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,230.80x = 263,908.80 × 141,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,230.80x = 37,274,162,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274,162,221.44/176,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,507.65

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