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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,116.65, 237,174.98 and 158,116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,116.65, 237,174.98 and 158,116.65 is: 237,174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,116.65 : 237,174.98 = 158,116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,116.65/237,174.98 = 158,116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,116.65x = 237,174.98 × 158,116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,116.65x = 37,501,312,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501,312,510.83/158,116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,174.98

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