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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,920.20, 265,380.30 and 141,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,920.20, 265,380.30 and 141,928.20 is: 212,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,920.20 : 265,380.30 = 141,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,920.20/265,380.30 = 141,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,920.20x = 265,380.30 × 141,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,920.20x = 37,664,948,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664,948,294.46/176,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,892.30

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