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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,048.76, 237,258.36 and 124,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,048.76, 237,258.36 and 124,791.24 is: 187,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,048.76 : 237,258.36 = 124,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,048.76/237,258.36 = 124,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,048.76x = 237,258.36 × 124,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,048.76x = 29,607,764,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,607,764,944.77/158,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,333.10

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