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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,731.40, 264,708.30 and 157,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,731.40, 264,708.30 and 157,032.20 is: 235,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,731.40 : 264,708.30 = 157,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,731.40/264,708.30 = 157,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,731.40x = 264,708.30 × 157,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,731.40x = 41,567,726,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,567,726,707.26/176,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,202.84

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