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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,420.16, 264,322.08 and 147,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,420.16, 264,322.08 and 147,026.88 is: 220,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,420.16 : 264,322.08 = 147,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,420.16/264,322.08 = 147,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,420.16x = 264,322.08 × 147,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,420.16x = 38,862,450,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,862,450,737.51/176,420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,283.50

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