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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,377.22, 237,609.57 and 140,968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,377.22, 237,609.57 and 140,968.70 is: 211,491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,377.22 : 237,609.57 = 140,968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,377.22/237,609.57 = 140,968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,377.22x = 237,609.57 × 140,968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,377.22x = 33,495,512,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,512,190.46/158,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,491.98

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