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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,999.80, 256,499.70 and 158,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,999.80, 256,499.70 and 158,558.20 is: 237,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,999.80 : 256,499.70 = 158,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,999.80/256,499.70 = 158,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,999.80x = 256,499.70 × 158,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,999.80x = 40,670,130,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,670,130,732.54/170,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,837.30

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