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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,009.16, 264,013.20 and 152,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,009.16, 264,013.20 and 152,246.03 is: 228,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,009.16 : 264,013.20 = 152,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,009.16/264,013.20 = 152,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,009.16x = 264,013.20 × 152,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,009.16x = 40,194,960,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194,960,247.53/176,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,368.57

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