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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,364.72, 237,590.82 and 140,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,364.72, 237,590.82 and 140,956.20 is: 211,473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,364.72 : 237,590.82 = 140,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,364.72/237,590.82 = 140,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,364.72x = 237,590.82 × 140,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,364.72x = 33,489,899,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489,899,142.08/158,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,473.23

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