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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,344.20, 265,248.30 and 158,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,344.20, 265,248.30 and 158,758.60 is: 237,450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,344.20 : 265,248.30 = 158,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,344.20/265,248.30 = 158,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,344.20x = 265,248.30 × 158,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,344.20x = 42,110,448,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,110,448,760.38/177,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,450.39

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