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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,362.20, 237,197.70 and 123,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,362.20, 237,197.70 and 123,024.60 is: 184,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,362.20 : 237,197.70 = 123,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,362.20/237,197.70 = 123,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,362.20x = 237,197.70 × 123,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,362.20x = 29,181,152,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181,152,163.42/158,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,268.42

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