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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,710.40, 266,176.80 and 158,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,710.40, 266,176.80 and 158,011.20 is: 236,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,710.40 : 266,176.80 = 158,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,710.40/266,176.80 = 158,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,710.40x = 266,176.80 × 158,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,710.40x = 42,058,915,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058,915,580.16/177,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,671.10

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