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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,210.20, 264,833.70 and 153,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,210.20, 264,833.70 and 153,400.60 is: 230,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,210.20 : 264,833.70 = 153,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,210.20/264,833.70 = 153,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,210.20x = 264,833.70 × 153,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,210.20x = 40,625,648,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,648,480.22/176,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,552.20

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