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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,308.20, 237,116.70 and 122,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,308.20, 237,116.70 and 122,970.60 is: 184,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,308.20 : 237,116.70 = 122,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,308.20/237,116.70 = 122,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,308.20x = 237,116.70 × 122,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,308.20x = 29,158,382,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,382,869.02/158,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,187.44

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