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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,330.24, 265,707.52 and 145,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,330.24, 265,707.52 and 145,848.32 is: 219,775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,330.24 : 265,707.52 = 145,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,330.24/265,707.52 = 145,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,330.24x = 265,707.52 × 145,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,330.24x = 38,752,995,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752,995,403.37/176,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,775.10

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