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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,036.52, 263,424 and 152,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,036.52, 263,424 and 152,425.56 is: 228,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,036.52 : 263,424 = 152,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,036.52/263,424 = 152,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,036.52x = 263,424 × 152,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,036.52x = 40,152,550,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152,550,717.44/176,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,092.16

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