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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,614.80, 264,922.20 and 157,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,614.80, 264,922.20 and 157,261.20 is: 235,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,614.80 : 264,922.20 = 157,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,614.80/264,922.20 = 157,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,614.80x = 264,922.20 × 157,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,614.80x = 41,661,983,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,661,983,078.64/176,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,891.80

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