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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,305.57, 267,791.46 and 156,965.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,305.57, 267,791.46 and 156,965.85 is: 235,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,305.57 : 267,791.46 = 156,965.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,305.57/267,791.46 = 156,965.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,305.57x = 267,791.46 × 156,965.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,305.57x = 42,034,114,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034,114,141.64/178,305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,742.01

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