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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,632.90, 264,560.55 and 156,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,632.90, 264,560.55 and 156,933.70 is: 235,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,632.90 : 264,560.55 = 156,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,632.90/264,560.55 = 156,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,632.90x = 264,560.55 × 156,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,632.90x = 41,518,465,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,518,465,985.54/176,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,055.11

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