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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,365.80, 266,048.70 and 158,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,365.80, 266,048.70 and 158,120.20 is: 237,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,365.80 : 266,048.70 = 158,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,365.80/266,048.70 = 158,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,365.80x = 266,048.70 × 158,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,365.80x = 42,067,673,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,067,673,653.74/177,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,180.30

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