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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,375.28, 264,286.44 and 149,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,375.28, 264,286.44 and 149,971.44 is: 224,722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,375.28 : 264,286.44 = 149,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,375.28/264,286.44 = 149,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,375.28x = 264,286.44 × 149,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,375.28x = 39,635,417,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635,417,979.27/176,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,722.07

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