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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,569.70, 264,854.55 and 156,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,569.70, 264,854.55 and 156,740.90 is: 235,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,569.70 : 264,854.55 = 156,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,569.70/264,854.55 = 156,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,569.70x = 264,854.55 × 156,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,569.70x = 41,513,540,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,513,540,536.10/176,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,111.35

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