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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,354.82, 237,692.16 and 140,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,354.82, 237,692.16 and 140,460.20 is: 210,832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,354.82 : 237,692.16 = 140,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,354.82/237,692.16 = 140,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,354.82x = 237,692.16 × 140,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,354.82x = 33,386,288,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,386,288,332.03/158,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,832.16

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