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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,788.29, 265,182.44 and 145,557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,788.29, 265,182.44 and 145,557.93 is: 218,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,788.29 : 265,182.44 = 145,557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,788.29/265,182.44 = 145,557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,788.29x = 265,182.44 × 145,557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,788.29x = 38,599,407,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599,407,038.75/176,788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,336.90

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