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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,166.20, 264,767.70 and 153,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,166.20, 264,767.70 and 153,356.60 is: 230,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,166.20 : 264,767.70 = 153,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,166.20/264,767.70 = 153,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,166.20x = 264,767.70 × 153,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,166.20x = 40,603,874,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603,874,261.82/176,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,486.18

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