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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,366.80, 266,050.20 and 158,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,366.80, 266,050.20 and 158,121.20 is: 237,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,366.80 : 266,050.20 = 158,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,366.80/266,050.20 = 158,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,366.80x = 266,050.20 × 158,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,366.80x = 42,068,176,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,068,176,884.24/177,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,181.80

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