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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,169.64, 274,909.92 and 158,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,169.64, 274,909.92 and 158,042.28 is: 235,909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,169.64 : 274,909.92 = 158,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,169.64/274,909.92 = 158,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,169.64x = 274,909.92 × 158,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,169.64x = 43,447,390,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,390,551.42/184,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,909.62

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