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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,480.20, 265,238.70 and 153,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,480.20, 265,238.70 and 153,670.60 is: 230,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,480.20 : 265,238.70 = 153,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,480.20/265,238.70 = 153,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,480.20x = 265,238.70 × 153,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,480.20x = 40,759,390,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759,390,172.22/176,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,957.30

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