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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,469.40, 264,315.30 and 156,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,469.40, 264,315.30 and 156,770.20 is: 234,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,469.40 : 264,315.30 = 156,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,469.40/264,315.30 = 156,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,469.40x = 264,315.30 × 156,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,469.40x = 41,436,762,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,762,444.06/176,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,809.90

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