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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,003.70, 263,237.55 and 157,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,003.70, 263,237.55 and 157,418.10 is: 235,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,003.70 : 263,237.55 = 157,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,003.70/263,237.55 = 157,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,003.70x = 263,237.55 × 157,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,003.70x = 41,438,354,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,438,354,969.66/176,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,440.25

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