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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,822.90, 265,234.35 and 157,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,822.90, 265,234.35 and 157,469.30 is: 236,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,822.90 : 265,234.35 = 157,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,822.90/265,234.35 = 157,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,822.90x = 265,234.35 × 157,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,822.90x = 41,766,267,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,766,267,430.46/176,822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,203.95

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