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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,276.57, 237,208.91 and 120,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,276.57, 237,208.91 and 120,698.44 is: 180,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,276.57 : 237,208.91 = 120,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,276.57/237,208.91 = 120,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,276.57x = 237,208.91 × 120,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,276.57x = 28,630,744,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630,744,194.59/158,276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,890.61

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