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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,484.90, 264,338.55 and 156,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,484.90, 264,338.55 and 156,785.70 is: 234,833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,484.90 : 264,338.55 = 156,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,484.90/264,338.55 = 156,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,484.90x = 264,338.55 × 156,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,484.90x = 41,444,504,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444,504,598.74/176,484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,833.15

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