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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,157.07, 264,422.46 and 156,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,157.07, 264,422.46 and 156,024.52 is: 234,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,157.07 : 264,422.46 = 156,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,157.07/264,422.46 = 156,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,157.07x = 264,422.46 × 156,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,157.07x = 41,256,386,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256,386,483.10/176,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,202.28

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