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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,182.88, 270,159.84 and 158,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,182.88, 270,159.84 and 158,040.72 is: 236,960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,182.88 : 270,159.84 = 158,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,182.88/270,159.84 = 158,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,182.88x = 270,159.84 × 158,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,182.88x = 42,696,255,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,696,255,628.68/180,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,960.67

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