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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,903.40, 278,547.90 and 158,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,903.40, 278,547.90 and 158,255.40 is: 237,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,903.40 : 278,547.90 = 158,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,903.40/278,547.90 = 158,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,903.40x = 278,547.90 × 158,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,903.40x = 44,081,709,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,709,333.66/185,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,121.59

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