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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,911.80, 265,194.90 and 158,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,911.80, 265,194.90 and 158,249.40 is: 237,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,911.80 : 265,194.90 = 158,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,911.80/265,194.90 = 158,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,911.80x = 265,194.90 × 158,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,911.80x = 41,966,933,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,966,933,808.06/176,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,219.53

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