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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,005.70, 263,240.55 and 157,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,005.70, 263,240.55 and 157,420.10 is: 235,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,005.70 : 263,240.55 = 157,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,005.70/263,240.55 = 157,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,005.70x = 263,240.55 × 157,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,005.70x = 41,439,353,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,439,353,705.06/176,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,443.25

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