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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,552.40, 264,439.80 and 156,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,552.40, 264,439.80 and 156,853.20 is: 234,934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,552.40 : 264,439.80 = 156,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,552.40/264,439.80 = 156,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,552.40x = 264,439.80 × 156,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,552.40x = 41,478,228,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478,228,837.36/176,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,934.38

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