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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,918.20, 265,377.30 and 141,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,918.20, 265,377.30 and 141,926.20 is: 212,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,918.20 : 265,377.30 = 141,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,918.20/265,377.30 = 141,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,918.20x = 265,377.30 × 141,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,918.20x = 37,663,991,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,991,755.26/176,918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,889.30

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