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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,404.30, 237,169.05 and 123,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,404.30, 237,169.05 and 123,412.30 is: 184,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,404.30 : 237,169.05 = 123,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,404.30/237,169.05 = 123,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,404.30x = 237,169.05 × 123,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,404.30x = 29,269,577,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269,577,949.32/158,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,777.67

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