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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,015.70, 263,255.55 and 157,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,015.70, 263,255.55 and 157,430.10 is: 235,458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,015.70 : 263,255.55 = 157,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,015.70/263,255.55 = 157,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,015.70x = 263,255.55 × 157,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,015.70x = 41,444,347,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444,347,562.06/176,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,458.24

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