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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,172.94, 267,308.61 and 158,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,172.94, 267,308.61 and 158,588.35 is: 237,926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,172.94 : 267,308.61 = 158,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,172.94/267,308.61 = 158,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,172.94x = 267,308.61 × 158,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,172.94x = 42,392,031,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392,031,400.69/178,172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,926.32

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