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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,234.40, 263,946.60 and 144,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,234.40, 263,946.60 and 144,741.60 is: 216,779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,234.40 : 263,946.60 = 144,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,234.40/263,946.60 = 144,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,234.40x = 263,946.60 × 144,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,234.40x = 38,204,053,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,204,053,198.56/176,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,779.77

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