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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,333.36, 237,293.49 and 120,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,333.36, 237,293.49 and 120,755.84 is: 180,976.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,333.36 : 237,293.49 = 120,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,333.36/237,293.49 = 120,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,333.36x = 237,293.49 × 120,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,333.36x = 28,654,574,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654,574,711.48/158,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,976.23

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