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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,403.30, 237,167.55 and 123,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,403.30, 237,167.55 and 123,411.30 is: 184,776.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,403.30 : 237,167.55 = 123,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,403.30/237,167.55 = 123,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,403.30x = 237,167.55 × 123,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,403.30x = 29,269,155,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269,155,663.32/158,403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,776.17

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