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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,296.77, 267,633.40 and 158,015.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,296.77, 267,633.40 and 158,015.81 is: 235,867.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,296.77 : 267,633.40 = 158,015.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,296.77/267,633.40 = 158,015.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,296.77x = 267,633.40 × 158,015.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,296.77x = 42,290,309,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290,309,054.38/179,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,867.65

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