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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,702.40, 264,664.80 and 157,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,702.40, 264,664.80 and 157,003.20 is: 235,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,702.40 : 264,664.80 = 157,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,702.40/264,664.80 = 157,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,702.40x = 264,664.80 × 157,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,702.40x = 41,553,220,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553,220,527.36/176,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,159.34

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