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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,672.44, 258,947.97 and 158,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,672.44, 258,947.97 and 158,844.36 is: 236,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,672.44 : 258,947.97 = 158,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,672.44/258,947.97 = 158,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,672.44x = 258,947.97 × 158,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,672.44x = 41,132,424,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,132,424,567.95/173,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,839.10

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