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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,182.20, 264,791.70 and 153,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,182.20, 264,791.70 and 153,372.60 is: 230,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,182.20 : 264,791.70 = 153,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,182.20/264,791.70 = 153,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,182.20x = 264,791.70 × 153,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,182.20x = 40,611,791,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,791,487.42/176,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,510.18

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