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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,375.72, 237,607.32 and 140,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,375.72, 237,607.32 and 140,967.20 is: 211,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,375.72 : 237,607.32 = 140,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,375.72/237,607.32 = 140,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,375.72x = 237,607.32 × 140,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,375.72x = 33,494,838,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494,838,599.90/158,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,489.73

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