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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,256.85, 264,064.51 and 157,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,256.85, 264,064.51 and 157,361.17 is: 235,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256.85 : 264,064.51 = 157,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256.85/264,064.51 = 157,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256.85x = 264,064.51 × 157,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256.85x = 41,553,500,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553,500,249.08/176,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,755.38

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