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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,416.60, 267,624.90 and 158,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,416.60, 267,624.90 and 158,717.40 is: 238,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,416.60 : 267,624.90 = 158,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,416.60/267,624.90 = 158,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,416.60x = 267,624.90 × 158,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,416.60x = 42,476,728,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476,728,303.26/178,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,076.10

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