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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,361.20, 237,196.20 and 123,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,361.20, 237,196.20 and 123,023.60 is: 184,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,361.20 : 237,196.20 = 123,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,361.20/237,196.20 = 123,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,361.20x = 237,196.20 × 123,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,361.20x = 29,180,730,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180,730,430.32/158,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,266.92

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