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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,768.90, 265,153.35 and 157,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,768.90, 265,153.35 and 157,415.30 is: 236,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,768.90 : 265,153.35 = 157,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,768.90/265,153.35 = 157,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,768.90x = 265,153.35 × 157,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,768.90x = 41,739,194,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,194,136.26/176,768.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,122.95

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