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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,814.30, 265,048.65 and 158,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,814.30, 265,048.65 and 158,151.90 is: 237,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,814.30 : 265,048.65 = 158,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,814.30/265,048.65 = 158,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,814.30x = 265,048.65 × 158,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,814.30x = 41,917,947,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917,947,589.94/176,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,073.29

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