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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,019.09, 264,028.10 and 152,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,019.09, 264,028.10 and 152,255.99 is: 228,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,019.09 : 264,028.10 = 152,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,019.09/264,028.10 = 152,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,019.09x = 264,028.10 × 152,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,019.09x = 40,199,857,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199,857,671.90/176,019.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,383.51

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