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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,411.80, 237,180.30 and 123,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,411.80, 237,180.30 and 123,419.80 is: 184,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,411.80 : 237,180.30 = 123,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,411.80/237,180.30 = 123,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,411.80x = 237,180.30 × 123,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,411.80x = 29,272,745,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272,745,189.94/158,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,788.92

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