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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,169.20, 264,772.20 and 153,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,169.20, 264,772.20 and 153,359.60 is: 230,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,169.20 : 264,772.20 = 153,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,169.20/264,772.20 = 153,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,169.20x = 264,772.20 × 153,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,169.20x = 40,605,358,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,605,358,683.12/176,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,490.68

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