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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,462.20, 264,693.30 and 156,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,462.20, 264,693.30 and 156,633.40 is: 234,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,462.20 : 264,693.30 = 156,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,462.20/264,693.30 = 156,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,462.20x = 264,693.30 × 156,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,462.20x = 41,459,811,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459,811,536.22/176,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,950.10

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