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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,051.76, 237,262.86 and 124,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,051.76, 237,262.86 and 124,794.24 is: 187,337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,051.76 : 237,262.86 = 124,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,051.76/237,262.86 = 124,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,051.76x = 237,262.86 × 124,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,051.76x = 29,609,038,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,609,038,293.93/158,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,337.61

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