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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,408.17, 237,021.73 and 156,636.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,408.17, 237,021.73 and 156,636.70 is: 234,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,408.17 : 237,021.73 = 156,636.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,408.17/237,021.73 = 156,636.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,408.17x = 237,021.73 × 156,636.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,408.17x = 37,126,301,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126,301,615.49/158,408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,371.13

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