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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,333.94, 237,411 and 139,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,333.94, 237,411 and 139,656.96 is: 209,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,333.94 : 237,411 = 139,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,333.94/237,411 = 139,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,333.94x = 237,411 × 139,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,333.94x = 33,156,098,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156,098,530.56/158,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,406.14

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