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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,252.20, 237,378.30 and 146,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,252.20, 237,378.30 and 146,847.40 is: 220,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,252.20 : 237,378.30 = 146,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,252.20/237,378.30 = 146,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,252.20x = 237,378.30 × 146,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,252.20x = 34,858,386,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858,386,171.42/158,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,271.10

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