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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,937.16, 265,671.96 and 152,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,937.16, 265,671.96 and 152,246.20 is: 228,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,937.16 : 265,671.96 = 152,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,937.16/265,671.96 = 152,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,937.16x = 265,671.96 × 152,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,937.16x = 40,447,546,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,546,356.55/176,937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,598.37

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