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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,257.76, 275,040.92 and 158,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,257.76, 275,040.92 and 158,130.40 is: 236,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,257.76 : 275,040.92 = 158,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,257.76/275,040.92 = 158,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,257.76x = 275,040.92 × 158,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,257.76x = 43,492,330,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492,330,695.97/184,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,040.70

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