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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,319.30, 236,960.55 and 123,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,319.30, 236,960.55 and 123,068.10 is: 184,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,319.30 : 236,960.55 = 123,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,319.30/236,960.55 = 123,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,319.30x = 236,960.55 × 123,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,319.30x = 29,162,284,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,284,663.46/158,319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.18

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