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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,045.55, 237,068.33 and 157,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,045.55, 237,068.33 and 157,061.40 is: 235,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,045.55 : 237,068.33 = 157,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,045.55/237,068.33 = 157,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,045.55x = 237,068.33 × 157,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,045.55x = 37,234,283,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234,283,020.16/158,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,592.10

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