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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,048.40, 264,072.60 and 156,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,048.40, 264,072.60 and 156,003.60 is: 234,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,048.40 : 264,072.60 = 156,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,048.40/264,072.60 = 156,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,048.40x = 264,072.60 × 156,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,048.40x = 41,196,276,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,276,261.36/176,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,005.40

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