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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,157.64, 274,892.04 and 158,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,157.64, 274,892.04 and 158,030.28 is: 235,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,157.64 : 274,892.04 = 158,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,157.64/274,892.04 = 158,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,157.64x = 274,892.04 × 158,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,157.64x = 43,441,266,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441,266,050.97/184,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,891.74

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