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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,674.90, 264,623.55 and 156,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,674.90, 264,623.55 and 156,975.70 is: 235,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,674.90 : 264,623.55 = 156,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,674.90/264,623.55 = 156,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,674.90x = 264,623.55 × 156,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,674.90x = 41,539,466,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,466,997.74/176,674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,118.10

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