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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,250.20, 264,375.30 and 141,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,250.20, 264,375.30 and 141,258.20 is: 211,887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,250.20 : 264,375.30 = 141,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,250.20/264,375.30 = 141,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,250.20x = 264,375.30 × 141,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,250.20x = 37,345,179,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,179,002.46/176,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,887.30

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