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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,010.40, 264,015.60 and 156,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,010.40, 264,015.60 and 156,656.80 is: 234,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,010.40 : 264,015.60 = 156,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,010.40/264,015.60 = 156,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,010.40x = 264,015.60 × 156,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,010.40x = 41,359,839,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,839,046.08/176,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,985.20

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