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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,898.40, 278,540.40 and 158,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,898.40, 278,540.40 and 158,250.40 is: 237,114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,898.40 : 278,540.40 = 158,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,898.40/278,540.40 = 158,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,898.40x = 278,540.40 × 158,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,898.40x = 44,079,129,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079,129,716.16/185,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,114.09

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