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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,836.68, 265,255.02 and 145,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,836.68, 265,255.02 and 145,606.32 is: 218,409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,836.68 : 265,255.02 = 145,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,836.68/265,255.02 = 145,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,836.68x = 265,255.02 × 145,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,836.68x = 38,622,807,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622,807,323.73/176,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,409.48

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