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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,023.70, 263,267.55 and 157,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,023.70, 263,267.55 and 157,438.10 is: 235,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,023.70 : 263,267.55 = 157,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,023.70/263,267.55 = 157,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,023.70x = 263,267.55 × 157,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,023.70x = 41,448,342,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448,342,863.66/176,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,470.24

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