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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,741.40, 264,723.30 and 157,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,741.40, 264,723.30 and 157,042.20 is: 235,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,741.40 : 264,723.30 = 157,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,741.40/264,723.30 = 157,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,741.40x = 264,723.30 × 157,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,741.40x = 41,572,729,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,572,729,423.26/176,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,217.83

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