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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,445.20, 264,667.80 and 156,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,445.20, 264,667.80 and 156,616.40 is: 234,924.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,445.20 : 264,667.80 = 156,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,445.20/264,667.80 = 156,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,445.20x = 264,667.80 × 156,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,445.20x = 41,451,318,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451,318,031.92/176,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,924.60

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