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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,267.85, 256,676.92 and 158,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,267.85, 256,676.92 and 158,850.09 is: 239,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,267.85 : 256,676.92 = 158,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,267.85/256,676.92 = 158,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,267.85x = 256,676.92 × 158,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,267.85x = 40,773,151,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,151,445.80/170,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,464.77

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