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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,257.85, 264,066.01 and 157,362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,257.85, 264,066.01 and 157,362.17 is: 235,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,257.85 : 264,066.01 = 157,362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,257.85/264,066.01 = 157,362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,257.85x = 264,066.01 × 157,362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,257.85x = 41,554,000,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,000,356.84/176,257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,756.88

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