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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.20, 256,512.30 and 158,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.20, 256,512.30 and 158,566.60 is: 237,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.20 : 256,512.30 = 158,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.20/256,512.30 = 158,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.20x = 256,512.30 × 158,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.20x = 40,674,283,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,674,283,269.18/171,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,849.90

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