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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,256.10, 264,063.39 and 157,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,256.10, 264,063.39 and 157,360.42 is: 235,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256.10 : 264,063.39 = 157,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256.10/264,063.39 = 157,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256.10x = 264,063.39 × 157,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256.10x = 41,553,125,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553,125,957.02/176,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,754.26

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