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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,886.60, 265,329.90 and 141,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,886.60, 265,329.90 and 141,894.60 is: 212,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,886.60 : 265,329.90 = 141,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,886.60/265,329.90 = 141,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,886.60x = 265,329.90 × 141,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,886.60x = 37,648,880,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648,880,028.54/176,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,841.90

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