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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,015.80, 237,153.30 and 152,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,015.80, 237,153.30 and 152,831.80 is: 229,373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,015.80 : 237,153.30 = 152,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,015.80/237,153.30 = 152,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,015.80x = 237,153.30 × 152,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,015.80x = 36,244,565,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244,565,714.94/158,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,373.05

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