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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,951.92, 244,432.52 and 141,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,951.92, 244,432.52 and 141,391.28 is: 195,310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,951.92 : 244,432.52 = 141,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,951.92/244,432.52 = 141,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,951.92x = 244,432.52 × 141,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,951.92x = 34,560,626,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560,626,876.43/176,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,310.83

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