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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,886.19, 264,831.03 and 158,950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,886.19, 264,831.03 and 158,950.05 is: 237,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,886.19 : 264,831.03 = 158,950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,886.19/264,831.03 = 158,950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,886.19x = 264,831.03 × 158,950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,886.19x = 42,094,905,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094,905,658.42/176,886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,977.35

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