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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,410.80, 237,178.80 and 123,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,410.80, 237,178.80 and 123,418.80 is: 184,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,410.80 : 237,178.80 = 123,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,410.80/237,178.80 = 123,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,410.80x = 237,178.80 × 123,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,410.80x = 29,272,322,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272,322,881.44/158,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,787.42

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