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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,843.70, 265,265.55 and 141,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,843.70, 265,265.55 and 141,851.70 is: 212,777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,843.70 : 265,265.55 = 141,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,843.70/265,265.55 = 141,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,843.70x = 265,265.55 × 141,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,843.70x = 37,628,369,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,628,369,218.94/176,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,777.55

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