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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,147.70, 237,221.55 and 151,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,147.70, 237,221.55 and 151,322.10 is: 226,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,147.70 : 237,221.55 = 151,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,147.70/237,221.55 = 151,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,147.70x = 237,221.55 × 151,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,147.70x = 35,896,863,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,896,863,111.26/158,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,983.15

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