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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,124.80, 265,514.40 and 158,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,124.80, 265,514.40 and 158,462.40 is: 237,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,124.80 : 265,514.40 = 158,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,124.80/265,514.40 = 158,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,124.80x = 265,514.40 × 158,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,124.80x = 42,074,049,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,074,049,058.56/177,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,539.01

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