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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,281.64, 263,832.06 and 144,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,281.64, 263,832.06 and 144,690.60 is: 216,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,281.64 : 263,832.06 = 144,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,281.64/263,832.06 = 144,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,281.64x = 263,832.06 × 144,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,281.64x = 38,174,019,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174,019,060.64/176,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,551.30

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