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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,397.17, 237,005.23 and 156,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,397.17, 237,005.23 and 156,625.70 is: 234,354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,397.17 : 237,005.23 = 156,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,397.17/237,005.23 = 156,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,397.17x = 237,005.23 × 156,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,397.17x = 37,121,110,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,121,110,052.41/158,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,354.63

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