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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,033.40, 264,050.10 and 156,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,033.40, 264,050.10 and 156,679.80 is: 235,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,033.40 : 264,050.10 = 156,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,033.40/264,050.10 = 156,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,033.40x = 264,050.10 × 156,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,033.40x = 41,371,316,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371,316,857.98/176,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,019.70

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