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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,373.77, 237,530.94 and 79,466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,373.77, 237,530.94 and 79,466.81 is: 119,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,373.77 : 237,530.94 = 79,466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,373.77/237,530.94 = 79,466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,373.77x = 237,530.94 × 79,466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,373.77x = 18,875,825,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,825,680.77/158,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,185.30

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