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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,202.72, 237,216.60 and 120,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,202.72, 237,216.60 and 120,265.56 is: 180,331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,202.72 : 237,216.60 = 120,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,202.72/237,216.60 = 120,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,202.72x = 237,216.60 × 120,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,202.72x = 28,528,987,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528,987,240.30/158,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,331.84

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