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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,275.65, 237,302.73 and 79,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,275.65, 237,302.73 and 79,346.82 is: 118,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,275.65 : 237,302.73 = 79,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,275.65/237,302.73 = 79,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,275.65x = 237,302.73 × 79,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,275.65x = 18,829,217,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829,217,002.82/158,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,964.71

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