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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,740.98, 265,727.70 and 158,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,740.98, 265,727.70 and 158,159.04 is: 218,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,740.98 : 265,727.70 = 158,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,740.98/265,727.70 = 158,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,740.98x = 265,727.70 × 158,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,740.98x = 42,027,237,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,027,237,933.41/192,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,050.35

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