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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,167.80, 237,251.70 and 147,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,167.80, 237,251.70 and 147,799.80 is: 221,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,167.80 : 237,251.70 = 147,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,167.80/237,251.70 = 147,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,167.80x = 237,251.70 × 147,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,167.80x = 35,065,753,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065,753,809.66/158,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,699.70

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