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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,032.04, 263,417.27 and 152,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,032.04, 263,417.27 and 152,421.08 is: 228,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,032.04 : 263,417.27 = 152,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,032.04/263,417.27 = 152,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,032.04x = 263,417.27 × 152,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,032.04x = 40,150,342,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,342,704.86/176,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,085.43

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