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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,260.76, 275,045.39 and 158,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,260.76, 275,045.39 and 158,133.40 is: 236,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,260.76 : 275,045.39 = 158,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,260.76/275,045.39 = 158,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,260.76x = 275,045.39 × 158,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,260.76x = 43,493,862,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493,862,675.03/184,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,045.17

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