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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,277.70, 264,416.55 and 149,705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,277.70, 264,416.55 and 149,705.65 is: 224,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,277.70 : 264,416.55 = 149,705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,277.70/264,416.55 = 149,705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,277.70x = 264,416.55 × 149,705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,277.70x = 39,584,651,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,584,651,488.51/176,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,558.48

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