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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,007.40, 264,011.10 and 156,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,007.40, 264,011.10 and 156,653.80 is: 234,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,007.40 : 264,011.10 = 156,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,007.40/264,011.10 = 156,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,007.40x = 264,011.10 × 156,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,007.40x = 41,358,342,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,358,342,057.18/176,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,980.70

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