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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,802.40, 265,203.60 and 157,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,802.40, 265,203.60 and 157,448.80 is: 236,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,802.40 : 265,203.60 = 157,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,802.40/265,203.60 = 157,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,802.40x = 265,203.60 × 157,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,802.40x = 41,755,988,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,988,575.68/176,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,173.20

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