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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,444.20, 264,666.30 and 146,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,444.20, 264,666.30 and 146,895.40 is: 220,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,444.20 : 264,666.30 = 146,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,444.20/264,666.30 = 146,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,444.20x = 264,666.30 × 146,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,444.20x = 38,878,262,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,878,262,005.02/176,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,343.10

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