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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,451.20, 264,676.80 and 156,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,451.20, 264,676.80 and 156,622.40 is: 234,933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,451.20 : 264,676.80 = 156,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,451.20/264,676.80 = 156,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,451.20x = 264,676.80 × 156,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,451.20x = 41,454,315,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,454,315,640.32/176,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,933.60

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