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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,423.13, 255,425.87 and 158,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,423.13, 255,425.87 and 158,110.26 is: 217,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,423.13 : 255,425.87 = 158,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,423.13/255,425.87 = 158,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,423.13x = 255,425.87 × 158,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,423.13x = 40,385,449,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385,449,925.87/185,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,801.58

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