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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,402.44, 237,013.09 and 156,630.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,402.44, 237,013.09 and 156,630.97 is: 234,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,402.44 : 237,013.09 = 156,630.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,402.44/237,013.09 = 156,630.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,402.44x = 237,013.09 × 156,630.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,402.44x = 37,123,590,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123,590,189.40/158,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,362.49

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