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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,185.20, 237,208.67 and 47,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,185.20, 237,208.67 and 47,351.28 is: 71,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,185.20 : 237,208.67 = 47,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,185.20/237,208.67 = 47,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,185.20x = 237,208.67 × 47,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,185.20x = 11,232,134,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,232,134,151.60/158,185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,006.23

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