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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,206.40, 265,809.60 and 144,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,206.40, 265,809.60 and 144,028.80 is: 216,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,206.40 : 265,809.60 = 144,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,206.40/265,809.60 = 144,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,206.40x = 265,809.60 × 144,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,206.40x = 38,284,237,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284,237,716.48/177,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,043.20

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