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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,544.20, 264,816.30 and 159,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,544.20, 264,816.30 and 159,048.20 is: 238,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,544.20 : 264,816.30 = 159,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,544.20/264,816.30 = 159,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,544.20x = 264,816.30 × 159,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,544.20x = 42,118,555,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118,555,845.66/176,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,572.30

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