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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,923.70, 265,385.55 and 141,931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,923.70, 265,385.55 and 141,931.70 is: 212,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,923.70 : 265,385.55 = 141,931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,923.70/265,385.55 = 141,931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,923.70x = 265,385.55 × 141,931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,923.70x = 37,666,622,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,666,622,266.94/176,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,897.55

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