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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,153.20, 237,229.80 and 151,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,153.20, 237,229.80 and 151,327.60 is: 226,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,153.20 : 237,229.80 = 151,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,153.20/237,229.80 = 151,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,153.20x = 237,229.80 × 151,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,153.20x = 35,899,416,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899,416,282.48/158,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,991.40

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