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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,280.64, 263,830.56 and 144,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,280.64, 263,830.56 and 144,689.60 is: 216,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,280.64 : 263,830.56 = 144,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,280.64/263,830.56 = 144,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,280.64x = 263,830.56 × 144,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,280.64x = 38,173,538,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173,538,194.18/176,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,549.80

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