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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,539.20, 264,808.80 and 159,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,539.20, 264,808.80 and 159,043.20 is: 238,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,539.20 : 264,808.80 = 159,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,539.20/264,808.80 = 159,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,539.20x = 264,808.80 × 159,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,539.20x = 42,116,038,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116,038,940.16/176,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,564.80

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