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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,803.20, 256,204.80 and 158,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,803.20, 256,204.80 and 158,361.60 is: 237,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,803.20 : 256,204.80 = 158,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,803.20/256,204.80 = 158,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,803.20x = 256,204.80 × 158,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,803.20x = 40,573,002,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573,002,055.68/170,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,542.40

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