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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,763.90, 265,145.85 and 157,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,763.90, 265,145.85 and 157,410.30 is: 236,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,763.90 : 265,145.85 = 157,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,763.90/265,145.85 = 157,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,763.90x = 265,145.85 × 157,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,763.90x = 41,736,687,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,736,687,792.26/176,763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,115.45

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