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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,175.31, 267,312.18 and 158,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,175.31, 267,312.18 and 158,590.73 is: 237,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,175.31 : 267,312.18 = 158,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,175.31/267,312.18 = 158,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,175.31x = 267,312.18 × 158,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,175.31x = 42,393,233,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393,233,764.09/178,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,929.90

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