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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,176.20, 264,782.70 and 153,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,176.20, 264,782.70 and 153,366.60 is: 230,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,176.20 : 264,782.70 = 153,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,176.20/264,782.70 = 153,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,176.20x = 264,782.70 × 153,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,176.20x = 40,608,822,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,608,822,437.82/176,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,501.18

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