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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,282.22, 237,335.85 and 120,345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,282.22, 237,335.85 and 120,345.18 is: 180,451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,282.22 : 237,335.85 = 120,345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,282.22/237,335.85 = 120,345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,282.22x = 237,335.85 × 120,345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,282.22x = 28,562,225,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562,225,588.70/158,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,451.26

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