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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,151.20, 237,226.80 and 151,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,151.20, 237,226.80 and 151,325.60 is: 226,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,151.20 : 237,226.80 = 151,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,151.20/237,226.80 = 151,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,151.20x = 237,226.80 × 151,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,151.20x = 35,898,487,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898,487,846.08/158,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,988.40

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