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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,782.89, 264,824.42 and 154,621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,782.89, 264,824.42 and 154,621.29 is: 231,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,782.89 : 264,824.42 = 154,621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,782.89/264,824.42 = 154,621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,782.89x = 264,824.42 × 154,621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,782.89x = 40,947,492,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,492,670.80/176,782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,625.88

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