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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,124.02, 268,867.08 and 158,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,124.02, 268,867.08 and 158,843.10 is: 237,101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,124.02 : 268,867.08 = 158,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,124.02/268,867.08 = 158,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,124.02x = 268,867.08 × 158,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,124.02x = 42,707,680,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,680,475.15/180,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,101.53

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