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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,114.90, 255,267.63 and 158,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,114.90, 255,267.63 and 158,346.02 is: 218,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,114.90 : 255,267.63 = 158,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,114.90/255,267.63 = 158,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,114.90x = 255,267.63 × 158,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,114.90x = 40,420,613,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420,613,245.33/185,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,354.19

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