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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,333.86, 237,294.24 and 120,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,333.86, 237,294.24 and 120,756.34 is: 180,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,333.86 : 237,294.24 = 120,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,333.86/237,294.24 = 120,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,333.86x = 237,294.24 × 120,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,333.86x = 28,654,783,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654,783,925.48/158,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,976.98

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