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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,806.34, 266,428.62 and 144,363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,806.34, 266,428.62 and 144,363.01 is: 216,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,806.34 : 266,428.62 = 144,363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,806.34/266,428.62 = 144,363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,806.34x = 266,428.62 × 144,363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,806.34x = 38,462,437,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462,437,533.35/177,806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,316.46

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