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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,923.92, 265,385.52 and 145,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,923.92, 265,385.52 and 145,693.44 is: 218,539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,923.92 : 265,385.52 = 145,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,923.92/265,385.52 = 145,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,923.92x = 265,385.52 × 145,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,923.92x = 38,664,929,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664,929,334.99/176,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,539.86

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