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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,886.30, 265,329.45 and 141,894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,886.30, 265,329.45 and 141,894.30 is: 212,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,886.30 : 265,329.45 = 141,894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,886.30/265,329.45 = 141,894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,886.30x = 265,329.45 × 141,894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,886.30x = 37,648,736,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648,736,577.14/176,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,841.45

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