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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.88, 237,255.36 and 124,789.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.88, 237,255.36 and 124,789.36 is: 187,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.88 : 237,255.36 = 124,789.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.88/237,255.36 = 124,789.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.88x = 237,255.36 × 124,789.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.88x = 29,606,944,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606,944,530.97/158,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,330.14

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