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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,056.26, 237,269.61 and 124,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,056.26, 237,269.61 and 124,798.74 is: 187,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,056.26 : 237,269.61 = 124,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,056.26/237,269.61 = 124,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,056.26x = 237,269.61 × 124,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,056.26x = 29,610,948,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,948,368.29/158,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,344.36

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