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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,470.90, 264,317.55 and 156,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,470.90, 264,317.55 and 156,771.70 is: 234,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,470.90 : 264,317.55 = 156,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,470.90/264,317.55 = 156,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,470.90x = 264,317.55 × 156,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,470.90x = 41,437,511,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437,511,653.34/176,470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,812.15

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