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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,565.40, 264,848.10 and 157,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,565.40, 264,848.10 and 157,211.80 is: 235,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,565.40 : 264,848.10 = 157,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,565.40/264,848.10 = 157,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,565.40x = 264,848.10 × 157,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,565.40x = 41,637,246,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,246,527.58/176,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,817.70

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