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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,620.30, 264,930.45 and 157,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,620.30, 264,930.45 and 157,266.70 is: 235,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,620.30 : 264,930.45 = 157,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,620.30/264,930.45 = 157,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,620.30x = 264,930.45 × 157,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,620.30x = 41,664,737,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,664,737,601.02/176,620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,900.05

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