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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,009.90, 264,014.85 and 156,656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,009.90, 264,014.85 and 156,656.30 is: 234,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,009.90 : 264,014.85 = 156,656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,009.90/264,014.85 = 156,656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,009.90x = 264,014.85 × 156,656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,009.90x = 41,359,589,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,589,546.06/176,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,984.45

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