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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,016.90, 264,025.35 and 156,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,016.90, 264,025.35 and 156,663.30 is: 234,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,016.90 : 264,025.35 = 156,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,016.90/264,025.35 = 156,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,016.90x = 264,025.35 × 156,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,016.90x = 41,363,082,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,363,082,614.66/176,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,994.95

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