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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,332.86, 237,292.74 and 120,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,332.86, 237,292.74 and 120,755.34 is: 180,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,332.86 : 237,292.74 = 120,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,332.86/237,292.74 = 120,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,332.86x = 237,292.74 × 120,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,332.86x = 28,654,365,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654,365,498.23/158,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,975.48

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