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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,012.70, 263,251.05 and 157,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,012.70, 263,251.05 and 157,427.10 is: 235,453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,012.70 : 263,251.05 = 157,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,012.70/263,251.05 = 157,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,012.70x = 263,251.05 × 157,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,012.70x = 41,442,849,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,849,373.46/176,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,453.74

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