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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,639.90, 264,571.05 and 156,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,639.90, 264,571.05 and 156,940.70 is: 235,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,639.90 : 264,571.05 = 156,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,639.90/264,571.05 = 156,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,639.90x = 264,571.05 × 156,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,639.90x = 41,521,965,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,521,965,786.74/176,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,065.61

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