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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,834.60, 265,251.90 and 141,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,834.60, 265,251.90 and 141,842.60 is: 212,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,834.60 : 265,251.90 = 141,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,834.60/265,251.90 = 141,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,834.60x = 265,251.90 × 141,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,834.60x = 37,624,019,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624,019,150.94/176,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,763.90

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