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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,355.82, 237,693.66 and 140,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,355.82, 237,693.66 and 140,461.20 is: 210,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,355.82 : 237,693.66 = 140,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,355.82/237,693.66 = 140,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,355.82x = 237,693.66 × 140,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,355.82x = 33,386,736,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,386,736,715.99/158,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,833.66

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