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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,920.98, 271,426.83 and 158,219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,920.98, 271,426.83 and 158,219.92 is: 237,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,920.98 : 271,426.83 = 158,219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,920.98/271,426.83 = 158,219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,920.98x = 271,426.83 × 158,219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,920.98x = 42,945,131,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,945,131,328.45/180,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,369.55

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