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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,008.41, 264,012.08 and 152,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,008.41, 264,012.08 and 152,245.28 is: 228,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,008.41 : 264,012.08 = 152,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,008.41/264,012.08 = 152,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,008.41x = 264,012.08 × 152,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,008.41x = 40,194,591,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194,591,722.92/176,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,367.46

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