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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,787.54, 265,181.32 and 145,557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,787.54, 265,181.32 and 145,557.18 is: 218,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,787.54 : 265,181.32 = 145,557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,787.54/265,181.32 = 145,557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,787.54x = 265,181.32 × 145,557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,787.54x = 38,599,045,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599,045,127.88/176,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,335.78

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