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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,329.59, 255,563.79 and 158,560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,329.59, 255,563.79 and 158,560.71 is: 218,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,329.59 : 255,563.79 = 158,560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,329.59/255,563.79 = 158,560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,329.59x = 255,563.79 × 158,560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,329.59x = 40,522,375,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,522,375,992.69/185,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,650.33

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