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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,330.59, 255,565.17 and 158,561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,330.59, 255,565.17 and 158,561.71 is: 218,651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,330.59 : 255,565.17 = 158,561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,330.59/255,565.17 = 158,561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,330.59x = 255,565.17 × 158,561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,330.59x = 40,522,850,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,522,850,371.64/185,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,651.71

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