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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,809.20, 256,213.80 and 158,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,809.20, 256,213.80 and 158,367.60 is: 237,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,809.20 : 256,213.80 = 158,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,809.20/256,213.80 = 158,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,809.20x = 256,213.80 × 158,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,809.20x = 40,575,964,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,575,964,592.88/170,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,551.40

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