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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,727.60, 264,799.80 and 146,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,727.60, 264,799.80 and 146,984.40 is: 220,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727.60 : 264,799.80 = 146,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727.60/264,799.80 = 146,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727.60x = 264,799.80 × 146,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727.60x = 38,921,439,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,921,439,723.12/176,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,234.08

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