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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,122.44, 255,277.98 and 158,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,122.44, 255,277.98 and 158,353.56 is: 218,364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,122.44 : 255,277.98 = 158,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,122.44/255,277.98 = 158,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,122.44x = 255,277.98 × 158,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,122.44x = 40,424,176,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,424,176,922.61/185,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,364.54

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