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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,385.24, 237,577.86 and 127,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,385.24, 237,577.86 and 127,158.12 is: 190,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,385.24 : 237,577.86 = 127,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,385.24/237,577.86 = 127,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,385.24x = 237,577.86 × 127,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,385.24x = 30,209,954,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209,954,031.22/158,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,737.18

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