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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,535.20, 264,802.80 and 159,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,535.20, 264,802.80 and 159,039.20 is: 238,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,535.20 : 264,802.80 = 159,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,535.20/264,802.80 = 159,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,535.20x = 264,802.80 × 159,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,535.20x = 42,114,025,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,114,025,469.76/176,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,558.80

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