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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,365.20, 237,202.20 and 123,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,365.20, 237,202.20 and 123,027.60 is: 184,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,365.20 : 237,202.20 = 123,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,365.20/237,202.20 = 123,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,365.20x = 237,202.20 × 123,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,365.20x = 29,182,417,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,417,380.72/158,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,272.92

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