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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,204.22, 237,218.85 and 120,267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,204.22, 237,218.85 and 120,267.06 is: 180,334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,204.22 : 237,218.85 = 120,267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,204.22/237,218.85 = 120,267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,204.22x = 237,218.85 × 120,267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,204.22x = 28,529,613,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529,613,666.08/158,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,334.09

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