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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,852.04, 265,146.72 and 159,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,852.04, 265,146.72 and 159,030.70 is: 238,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,852.04 : 265,146.72 = 159,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,852.04/265,146.72 = 159,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,852.04x = 265,146.72 × 159,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,852.04x = 42,166,468,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166,468,484.30/176,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,427.95

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