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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,151.80, 259,727.70 and 158,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,151.80, 259,727.70 and 158,717.60 is: 238,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,151.80 : 259,727.70 = 158,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,151.80/259,727.70 = 158,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,151.80x = 259,727.70 × 158,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,151.80x = 41,223,357,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,223,357,197.52/173,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,076.40

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