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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,083.02, 235,997.64 and 152,545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,083.02, 235,997.64 and 152,545.86 is: 227,731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,083.02 : 235,997.64 = 152,545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,083.02/235,997.64 = 152,545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,083.02x = 235,997.64 × 152,545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,083.02x = 36,000,462,951.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,000,462,951.77/158,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,731.37

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