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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,915.93, 244,454.87 and 141,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,915.93, 244,454.87 and 141,399.05 is: 195,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,915.93 : 244,454.87 = 141,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,915.93/244,454.87 = 141,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,915.93x = 244,454.87 × 141,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,915.93x = 34,565,685,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,565,685,517.10/176,915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,379.16

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