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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,175.34, 304,879.65 and 158,677.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,175.34, 304,879.65 and 158,677.18 is: 238,106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,175.34 : 304,879.65 = 158,677.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,175.34/304,879.65 = 158,677.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,175.34x = 304,879.65 × 158,677.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,175.34x = 48,377,441,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377,441,744.15/203,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,106.86

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