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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,777.52, 243,718.92 and 146,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,777.52, 243,718.92 and 146,451.12 is: 201,908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,777.52 : 243,718.92 = 146,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,777.52/243,718.92 = 146,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,777.52x = 243,718.92 × 146,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,777.52x = 35,692,908,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,692,908,799.19/176,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,908.64

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