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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,734.90, 264,713.55 and 157,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,734.90, 264,713.55 and 157,035.70 is: 235,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,734.90 : 264,713.55 = 157,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,734.90/264,713.55 = 157,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,734.90x = 264,713.55 × 157,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,734.90x = 41,569,477,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569,477,623.74/176,734.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,208.09

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