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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,006.80, 237,010.20 and 147,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,006.80, 237,010.20 and 147,638.80 is: 221,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,006.80 : 237,010.20 = 147,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,006.80/237,010.20 = 147,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,006.80x = 237,010.20 × 147,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,006.80x = 34,991,901,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,991,901,515.76/158,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,458.20

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