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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,398.17, 237,006.73 and 156,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,398.17, 237,006.73 and 156,626.70 is: 234,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,398.17 : 237,006.73 = 156,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,398.17/237,006.73 = 156,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,398.17x = 237,006.73 × 156,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,398.17x = 37,121,581,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,121,581,997.69/158,398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,356.13

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