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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,035.17, 277,554.28 and 158,207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,035.17, 277,554.28 and 158,207.37 is: 237,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,035.17 : 277,554.28 = 158,207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,035.17/277,554.28 = 158,207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,035.17x = 277,554.28 × 158,207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,035.17x = 43,911,132,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911,132,671.04/185,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,312.36

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