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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,476.40, 272,214.60 and 158,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,476.40, 272,214.60 and 158,148.40 is: 237,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,476.40 : 272,214.60 = 158,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,476.40/272,214.60 = 158,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,476.40x = 272,214.60 × 158,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,476.40x = 43,050,303,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050,303,446.64/181,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,222.60

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