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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,835.10, 265,252.65 and 141,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,835.10, 265,252.65 and 141,843.10 is: 212,764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,835.10 : 265,252.65 = 141,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,835.10/265,252.65 = 141,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,835.10x = 265,252.65 × 141,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,835.10x = 37,624,258,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624,258,159.22/176,835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,764.65

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