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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,349.72, 237,526.12 and 126,681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,349.72, 237,526.12 and 126,681.11 is: 190,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,349.72 : 237,526.12 = 126,681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,349.72/237,526.12 = 126,681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,349.72x = 237,526.12 × 126,681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,349.72x = 30,090,072,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,090,072,535.59/158,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,022.90

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