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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,400.17, 237,009.73 and 156,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,400.17, 237,009.73 and 156,628.70 is: 234,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,400.17 : 237,009.73 = 156,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,400.17/237,009.73 = 156,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,400.17x = 237,009.73 × 156,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,400.17x = 37,122,525,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122,525,897.25/158,400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,359.13

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