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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,817.70, 256,226.55 and 158,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,817.70, 256,226.55 and 158,376.10 is: 237,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,817.70 : 256,226.55 = 158,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,817.70/256,226.55 = 158,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,817.70x = 256,226.55 × 158,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,817.70x = 40,580,161,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580,161,705.46/170,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,564.15

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