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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,564.80, 255,847.20 and 158,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,564.80, 255,847.20 and 158,123.20 is: 237,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,564.80 : 255,847.20 = 158,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,564.80/255,847.20 = 158,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,564.80x = 255,847.20 × 158,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,564.80x = 40,455,377,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455,377,975.04/170,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,184.80

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