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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,067.43, 237,136.69 and 83,222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,067.43, 237,136.69 and 83,222.82 is: 124,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,067.43 : 237,136.69 = 83,222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,067.43/237,136.69 = 83,222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,067.43x = 237,136.69 × 83,222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,067.43x = 19,735,184,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735,184,243.99/158,067.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,852.95

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