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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,936.16, 265,670.46 and 152,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,936.16, 265,670.46 and 152,245.20 is: 228,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,936.16 : 265,670.46 = 152,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,936.16/265,670.46 = 152,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,936.16x = 265,670.46 × 152,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,936.16x = 40,447,052,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,052,316.79/176,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,596.87

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