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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,133.60, 277,700.40 and 158,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,133.60, 277,700.40 and 158,889.60 is: 238,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,133.60 : 277,700.40 = 158,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,133.60/277,700.40 = 158,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,133.60x = 277,700.40 × 158,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,133.60x = 44,123,705,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123,705,475.84/185,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,334.40

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