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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,755.17, 265,132.76 and 145,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,755.17, 265,132.76 and 145,524.81 is: 218,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,755.17 : 265,132.76 = 145,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,755.17/265,132.76 = 145,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,755.17x = 265,132.76 × 145,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,755.17x = 38,583,394,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583,394,523.78/176,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,287.22

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