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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,411.60, 275,117.40 and 158,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,411.60, 275,117.40 and 158,042.40 is: 237,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,411.60 : 275,117.40 = 158,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,411.60/275,117.40 = 158,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,411.60x = 275,117.40 × 158,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,411.60x = 43,480,214,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480,214,177.76/183,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,063.60

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