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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,311.20, 237,121.20 and 122,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,311.20, 237,121.20 and 122,973.60 is: 184,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,311.20 : 237,121.20 = 122,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,311.20/237,121.20 = 122,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,311.20x = 237,121.20 × 122,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,311.20x = 29,159,647,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159,647,600.32/158,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,191.94

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