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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.60, 265,107.60 and 153,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.60, 265,107.60 and 153,669.60 is: 230,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.60 : 265,107.60 = 153,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.60/265,107.60 = 153,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.60x = 265,107.60 × 153,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.60x = 40,738,978,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,738,978,848.96/176,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,166.84

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