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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,167.20, 264,769.20 and 153,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,167.20, 264,769.20 and 153,357.60 is: 230,487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,167.20 : 264,769.20 = 153,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,167.20/264,769.20 = 153,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,167.20x = 264,769.20 × 153,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,167.20x = 40,604,369,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,369,065.92/176,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,487.68

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