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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,235.10, 237,412.78 and 102,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,235.10, 237,412.78 and 102,182.28 is: 153,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,235.10 : 237,412.78 = 102,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,235.10/237,412.78 = 102,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,235.10x = 237,412.78 × 102,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,235.10x = 24,259,379,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,379,161.54/158,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,312.25

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