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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,171.14, 274,912.16 and 158,043.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,171.14, 274,912.16 and 158,043.78 is: 235,911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,171.14 : 274,912.16 = 158,043.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,171.14/274,912.16 = 158,043.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,171.14x = 274,912.16 × 158,043.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,171.14x = 43,448,156,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,448,156,144.15/184,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,911.86

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