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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,932.08, 264,886.50 and 158,678.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,932.08, 264,886.50 and 158,678.70 is: 237,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,932.08 : 264,886.50 = 158,678.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,932.08/264,886.50 = 158,678.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,932.08x = 264,886.50 × 158,678.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,932.08x = 42,031,845,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031,845,467.55/176,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,559.21

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