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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,029.40, 264,044.10 and 156,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,029.40, 264,044.10 and 156,675.80 is: 235,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,029.40 : 264,044.10 = 156,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,029.40/264,044.10 = 156,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,029.40x = 264,044.10 × 156,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,029.40x = 41,369,320,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369,320,602.78/176,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,013.70

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