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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,411.48, 237,026.62 and 156,639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,411.48, 237,026.62 and 156,639.92 is: 234,375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,411.48 : 237,026.62 = 156,639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,411.48/237,026.62 = 156,639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,411.48x = 237,026.62 × 156,639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,411.48x = 37,127,830,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,127,830,794.67/158,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,375.88

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