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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,130.30, 237,195.45 and 104,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,130.30, 237,195.45 and 104,986.20 is: 157,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,130.30 : 237,195.45 = 104,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,130.30/237,195.45 = 104,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,130.30x = 237,195.45 × 104,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,130.30x = 24,902,248,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902,248,952.79/158,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,479.30

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