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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,055.76, 237,268.86 and 124,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,055.76, 237,268.86 and 124,798.24 is: 187,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,055.76 : 237,268.86 = 124,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,055.76/237,268.86 = 124,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,055.76x = 237,268.86 × 124,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,055.76x = 29,610,736,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,736,134.81/158,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,343.61

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