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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,571.40, 266,357.10 and 158,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,571.40, 266,357.10 and 158,217.80 is: 237,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,571.40 : 266,357.10 = 158,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,571.40/266,357.10 = 158,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,571.40x = 266,357.10 × 158,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,571.40x = 42,142,434,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142,434,376.38/177,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,326.70

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