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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,754.17, 265,131.26 and 145,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,754.17, 265,131.26 and 145,523.81 is: 218,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,754.17 : 265,131.26 = 145,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,754.17/265,131.26 = 145,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,754.17x = 265,131.26 × 145,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,754.17x = 38,582,909,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,909,052.03/176,754.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,285.71

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