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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,445.30, 264,230.55 and 141,453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,445.30, 264,230.55 and 141,453.30 is: 211,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,445.30 : 264,230.55 = 141,453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,445.30/264,230.55 = 141,453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,445.30x = 264,230.55 × 141,453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,445.30x = 37,376,283,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376,283,258.32/176,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,829.29

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