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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,454.70, 264,682.05 and 156,625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,454.70, 264,682.05 and 156,625.90 is: 234,938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,454.70 : 264,682.05 = 156,625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,454.70/264,682.05 = 156,625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,454.70x = 264,682.05 × 156,625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,454.70x = 41,456,064,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456,064,295.10/176,454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,938.85

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