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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,533.20, 264,799.80 and 159,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,533.20, 264,799.80 and 159,037.20 is: 238,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,533.20 : 264,799.80 = 159,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,533.20/264,799.80 = 159,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,533.20x = 264,799.80 × 159,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,533.20x = 42,113,018,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113,018,752.56/176,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,555.80

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