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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.80, 265,326.90 and 158,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.80, 265,326.90 and 158,337.40 is: 237,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.80 : 265,326.90 = 158,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.80/265,326.90 = 158,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.80x = 265,326.90 × 158,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.80x = 42,011,171,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011,171,496.06/176,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,351.52

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