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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,611.90, 264,529.05 and 156,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,611.90, 264,529.05 and 156,912.70 is: 235,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,611.90 : 264,529.05 = 156,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,611.90/264,529.05 = 156,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,611.90x = 264,529.05 × 156,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,611.90x = 41,507,967,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507,967,463.94/176,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,023.62

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