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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,512.40, 264,768.60 and 157,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,512.40, 264,768.60 and 157,158.80 is: 235,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,512.40 : 264,768.60 = 157,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,512.40/264,768.60 = 157,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,512.40x = 264,768.60 × 157,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,512.40x = 41,610,715,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,610,715,453.68/176,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,738.20

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