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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,936.08, 264,892.50 and 158,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,936.08, 264,892.50 and 158,682.70 is: 237,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,936.08 : 264,892.50 = 158,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,936.08/264,892.50 = 158,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,936.08x = 264,892.50 × 158,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,936.08x = 42,033,857,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033,857,109.75/176,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,565.21

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