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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,408.73, 237,022.52 and 156,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,408.73, 237,022.52 and 156,637.17 is: 234,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,408.73 : 237,022.52 = 156,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,408.73/237,022.52 = 156,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,408.73x = 237,022.52 × 156,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,408.73x = 37,126,535,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126,535,975.88/158,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,371.78

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