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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,324.80, 264,314.40 and 157,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,324.80, 264,314.40 and 157,662.40 is: 236,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,324.80 : 264,314.40 = 157,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,324.80/264,314.40 = 157,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,324.80x = 264,314.40 × 157,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,324.80x = 41,672,442,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672,442,658.56/176,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,339.09

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