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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,050.69, 236,826.34 and 128,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,050.69, 236,826.34 and 128,323.28 is: 192,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,050.69 : 236,826.34 = 128,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,050.69/236,826.34 = 128,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,050.69x = 236,826.34 × 128,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,050.69x = 30,390,332,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390,332,097.58/158,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,282.19

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