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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,074.76, 237,297.36 and 124,817.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,074.76, 237,297.36 and 124,817.24 is: 187,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,074.76 : 237,297.36 = 124,817.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,074.76/237,297.36 = 124,817.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,074.76x = 237,297.36 × 124,817.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,074.76x = 29,618,801,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,801,534.49/158,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,372.11

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