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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,173.31, 267,309.18 and 158,588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,173.31, 267,309.18 and 158,588.73 is: 237,926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,173.31 : 267,309.18 = 158,588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,173.31/267,309.18 = 158,588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,173.31x = 267,309.18 × 158,588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,173.31x = 42,392,221,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392,221,244.05/178,173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,926.89

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