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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,406.64, 236,953.32 and 120,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,406.64, 236,953.32 and 120,681.28 is: 180,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,406.64 : 236,953.32 = 120,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,406.64/236,953.32 = 120,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,406.64x = 236,953.32 × 120,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,406.64x = 28,595,829,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,595,829,957.85/158,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,521.66

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