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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,836.80, 265,255.20 and 141,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,836.80, 265,255.20 and 141,844.80 is: 212,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,836.80 : 265,255.20 = 141,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,836.80/265,255.20 = 141,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,836.80x = 265,255.20 × 141,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,836.80x = 37,625,070,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625,070,792.96/176,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,767.20

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