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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,422.48, 266,254.97 and 158,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,422.48, 266,254.97 and 158,542.92 is: 236,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,422.48 : 266,254.97 = 158,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,422.48/266,254.97 = 158,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,422.48x = 266,254.97 × 158,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,422.48x = 42,212,839,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212,839,615.60/178,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,589.24

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